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Cheap flights from Manchester to Des Moines from £395

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — DSM
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
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 23 July 2026.

Thu 3/1219:15
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops33h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/1214:15
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops22h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/7£596
Fri 18/1208:05
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops21h 59m
Aer Lingus
Mon 28/1207:29
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops20h 01m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£915
Sat 19/1220:55
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops28h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/1210:15
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7£999
Sat 5/906:05
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops17h 23m
United Airlines
Sat 12/915:02
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops44h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/7£1,027
Mon 17/813:00
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop15h 37m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 18/1218:30
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops31h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/7£1,066
Mon 17/814:25
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops15h 55m
Aer Lingus
Fri 18/1209:26
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops17h 14m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£1,067
Sat 19/1220:40
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 29/1214:15
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop14h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/7£1,091

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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£395

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,216
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 3/12-7/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 34m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 09m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 July 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Thu 3/12

19:15-22:29

2 stops33h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 7/12

14:15-18:35

2 stops22h 20m

£597

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Fri 18/12

08:05-00:04

2 stops21h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

07:29-09:30

2 stops20h 01m

£915

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Sat 5/9

06:05-17:28

2 stops17h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 12/9

15:02-17:20

2 stops44h 18m

£1,027

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 17/8

13:00-17:50

1 stop34h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 18/12

14:15-10:30

1 stop14h 15m

£1,074
Fastest return journey

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Fri 18/12

14:55-22:29

1 stop13h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

06:20-08:20

2 stops20h 00m

£1,094
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Tue 15/9

11:30-08:39

3 stops51h 09m

£395
Fastest single journey

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Tue 15/9

13:00-18:09

1 stop35h 09m

£598

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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 £1,027 and £1,214 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £596 on Scandinavian Airlines (3 Dec–7 Dec).

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 23 July 2026.
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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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
694 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,481 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 Scandinavian Airlines, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic fly from Manchester to Des Moines in about 15h 37m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 37m. 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 £795, 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 £939. 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 2 airlines flying from Manchester to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 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 23 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£795Average£933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest£939Average£1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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