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Cheap flights from Manchester to Des Moines from £877

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — DSM
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2026.

Mon 19/1020:15
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1018:55
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops55h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£877
Wed 1/709:00
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 7/706:00
DSM
-
MAN
3 stops21h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6£899
Wed 1/710:40
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop17h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/714:25
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop12h 25m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£921
Wed 24/610:40
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop17h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 27/616:47
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop32h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£951
Wed 24/611:00
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops16h 08m
KLM
Sat 27/618:03
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops32h 22m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£981
Mon 19/1013:00
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop15h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 23/1005:45
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop21h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£1,021
Mon 20/706:00
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops22h 56m
Lufthansa
Thu 6/811:23
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops16h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/6£1,031
Mon 20/713:00
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop34h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/817:56
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops14h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,070
Mon 20/713:00
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop27h 45m
Delta
Thu 6/805:40
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Deal found 12/6£1,089

Find flight deals from Manchester to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£877

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£963
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/10-23/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 41m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 19/10

20:15-20:11

2 stops29h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 23/10

18:55-08:40

2 stops55h 45m

£877

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 1/7

09:00-10:17

2 stops31h 17m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

06:00-09:50

3 stops21h 50m

£899
Fastest return journey

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 1/7

05:50-17:23

2 stops17h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

14:25-08:50

1 stop12h 25m

£931

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 24/6

11:00-21:08

2 stops16h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 27/6

18:03-08:25

2 stops32h 22m

£981

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 20/7

13:00-17:52

1 stop34h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 6/8

17:56-14:00

2 stops14h 04m

£1,070

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 20/7

13:00-10:45

1 stop27h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 6/8

05:40-08:50

1 stop21h 10m

£1,089

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 20/7

10:35-21:22

2 stops16h 47m

Des Moines

Thu 6/8

06:00-10:25

3 stops22h 25m

£1,227

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated 12 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus from Manchester to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,603 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Rakshith,May 2026

TPE - SEA

I got middle seat, but it was cheap $340 for Taipei to PDX ,

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to Des Moines?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly from Manchester to Des Moines in about 17h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 44m. There are 4045 mi between Manchester and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at £793, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Manchester to Des Moines and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aer Lingus and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £929 and £937, respectively. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Des Moines for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Manchester to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£793Average£931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£929Average£1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest£937Average£1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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