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Cheap flights from Manchester to Des Moines from £878

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — DSM
5 Jul — 12 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 5 June 2026.

Sun 18/1020:00
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1019:50
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£878
Mon 19/1013:00
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop15h 29m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 23/1019:50
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops54h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/6£899
Wed 1/709:20
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops18h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 7/713:41
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops17h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6£907
Wed 1/710:40
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop17h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/717:52
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops34h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/6£919
Wed 1/710:40
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop17h 51m
Air France
Tue 7/717:32
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops14h 28m
Air France
Deal found 3/6£926
Fri 12/607:55
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops17h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 16/613:51
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops17h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/6£937
Wed 1/705:55
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops21h 13m
Delta
Tue 7/714:25
DSM
-
MAN
1 stop12h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/6£941
Wed 17/610:40
MAN
-
DSM
1 stop17h 51m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 20/618:03
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops56h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/6£955
Wed 17/605:55
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/618:03
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops56h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6£997

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 5 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£878

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£942
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/10-23/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 54m total
  • Manchester to Des Moines
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 1/7

10:40-22:31

1 stop17h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

17:52-10:05

2 stops34h 13m

£919
Fastest return journey

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 1/7

05:55-21:08

2 stops21h 13m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

14:25-08:50

1 stop12h 25m

£941

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 17/6

10:40-17:54

1 stop13h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 20/6

16:47-07:15

1 stop32h 28m

£955

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 1/7

09:00-21:22

2 stops18h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

06:00-09:50

3 stops21h 50m

£1,088

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Sun 18/10

11:15-22:29

1 stop17h 14m

Des Moines

Fri 23/10

05:45-08:50

1 stop21h 05m

£1,102

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 20/7

10:35-22:56

2 stops18h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 27/7

06:00-09:50

3 stops21h 50m

£1,309

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 17/6

13:25-16:54

2 stops33h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 20/6

18:03-10:25

3 stops34h 22m

£1,629

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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 5 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
8,393 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
8,393 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
8,393 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
1,595 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,393 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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 Virgin Atlantic and Delta fly from Manchester to Des Moines in about 17h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 22m. 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 £791, 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 £927 and £936, 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 5 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£791Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£927Average£1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest£936Average£1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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