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Cheap flights from Manchester to Des Moines from £393

MAN — DSM
25 Oct — 1 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Des Moines

Mon 9/1109:45 -
2 stops20h 41m
Mon 16/1113:58 -
2 stops13h 52m
Deal found 25/9£882
Fri 18/1210:10 -
2 stops18h 28m
Mon 28/1215:45 -
2 stops20h 50m
Deal found 22/9£990
Sun 20/1208:10 -
2 stops20h 33m
Wed 30/1209:53 -
2 stops21h 42m
Deal found 22/9£1,026
Fri 6/1106:10 -
2 stops22h 49m
Fri 13/1115:24 -
2 stops12h 56m
Deal found 22/9£1,039
Fri 18/1208:10 -
2 stops16h 59m
Mon 28/1205:30 -
2 stops20h 05m
Deal found 21/9£1,041

Find flight deals from Manchester to Des Moines

Round-trip from

£882

One-way from

£393

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,214
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 33m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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1/2-31/12
  • 1/2-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 04m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£180 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 1/2

14:05-13:09

3 stops53h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Thu 25/2

05:05-19:09

2 stops20h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 1/3

14:01-14:05

2 stops18h 04m

£948

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Fri 18/12

08:10-19:09

2 stops16h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

05:30-07:35

2 stops20h 05m

£1,041

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Sun 20/12

08:10-19:09

2 stops16h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 30/12

09:53-18:45

2 stops26h 52m

£1,049
Fastest return journey

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

MANDSM

Manchester

Fri 18/12

14:55-22:38

1 stop13h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

12:36-10:05

2 stops15h 29m

£1,117

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Des Moines

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 £979 and £1,024 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £882 on British Airways (9 Nov–16 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,606 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Delta
7.8
Good
8,606 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,606 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,606 reviews
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Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sept 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

  • 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 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 48m. 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 £823, 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 £949. You may be able to fly from Manchester to Des Moines for 21% 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£823Average£955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest£949Average£1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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