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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Des Moines from £303

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Des Moines

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Thu 10/917:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops35h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 24/914:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops22h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 25/2£594
Mon 1/609:35
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops18h 57m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 15/611:04
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops39h 51m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 26/2£703
Fri 1/514:00
LGW
-
DSM
1 stop33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/607:35
DSM
-
LGW
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£745
Wed 6/506:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/513:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop18h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£747
Wed 6/510:45
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop12h 17m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 20/513:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop18h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 26/2£765
Thu 10/913:10
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop16h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/914:15
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£796
Wed 9/907:55
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops21h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/918:45
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£806
Wed 15/407:00
MAN
-
DSM
2 stops22h 02m
Lufthansa
Wed 22/413:10
DSM
-
MAN
2 stops22h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/2£850
Tue 11/810:45
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops28h 34m
WestJet
Tue 1/917:25
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops34h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 27/2£864
Sat 11/407:00
LGW
-
DSM
3 stops22h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/419:04
DSM
-
LGW
3 stops21h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£873
Thu 10/920:40
LGW
-
DSM
2 stops32h 48m
Iberia
Thu 24/914:36
DSM
-
LGW
2 stops14h 14m
Iberia
Deal found 24/2£910
Thu 10/909:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops17h 57m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/913:05
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops22h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/2£912

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£703

One-way from

£303

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,099
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 1/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 48m total
  • United Kingdom to Des Moines
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26/4
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 33m total
  • United Kingdom to Des Moines
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 28 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 1/6

09:35-22:32

2 stops18h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 15/6

11:04-08:55

2 stops39h 51m

£752

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 15/4

07:00-23:02

2 stops22h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 22/4

13:10-17:35

2 stops22h 25m

£850

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

11:05-23:02

2 stops41h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

17:17-09:40

1 stop34h 23m

£884

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 15/4

10:40-22:34

1 stop17h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 22/4

17:45-14:00

2 stops14h 15m

£933

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 30/3

16:25-18:15

2 stops31h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

19:04-06:45

1 stop29h 41m

£936

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

08:00-18:14

1 stop16h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

20:15-21:35

2 stops19h 20m

£950

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

14:10-21:40

1 stop13h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

05:00-06:55

2 stops19h 55m

£956

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Tue 2/6

08:10-19:28

2 stops17h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 16/6

19:58-07:40

2 stops29h 42m

£962

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

20:40-19:33

2 stops28h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

13:46-20:00

2 stops24h 14m

£966

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

20:40-19:33

2 stops28h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 20/5

20:03-20:00

2 stops17h 57m

£972

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £189). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £806). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 28 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair, andVirgin Atlantic from the United Kingdom to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
679 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,363 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,772 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from United Kingdom?

    For a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines?

    Departing from United Kingdom to Des Moines will take you 18h 57m. The distance from United Kingdom to Des Moines is about 4045 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Des Moines, Manchester - Des Moines or London City - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from United Kingdom to Des Moines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £189). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £806). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£184Average£851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£444Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£611Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapest£643Average£918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£644Average£834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£923Average£997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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