How long is the flight from Manchester to Des Moines?

Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways fly from Manchester to Des Moines in about 16h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 24m. 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 £783, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as £926. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Des Moines for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to DSM?

When flying from Manchester to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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Wed 4/1110:10 -

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Deal found 17/8£968

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Deal found 18/8£994

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Deal found 17/8£1,011

Fri 18/1208:05 -

2 stops21h 59m

Mon 28/1207:29 -

2 stops30h 56m

Deal found 16/8£1,044

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Round-trip from	£863
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,157

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4 total stops
64h 14m total
Manchester to Des Moines

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Manchester to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Des Moines flights typically cost between £868 and £1,183 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £863 on Scandinavian Airlines (4 Nov–8 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Virgin Atlantic 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.

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10.0

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Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

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7.8

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

695 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,500 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Salvador,Aug 2026

PHL - DTW

No food and entertainment. Also de aircraft is old and noisy.

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How long is the flight from Manchester to Des Moines?
Airlines like Scandinavian Airlines and British Airways fly from Manchester to Des Moines in about 16h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 24m. 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 £783, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as £926. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Des Moines for 15% 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£783	Average£928	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	Cheapest£926	Average£1,193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Des Moines flights typically cost between £868 and £1,183 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £863 on Scandinavian Airlines (4 Nov–8 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Virgin Atlantic 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.

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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 20 August 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Manchester to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 August 2026.

Manchester to Des Moines flights typically cost between £868 and £1,183 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £863 on Scandinavian Airlines (4 Nov–8 Nov).