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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Des Moines from £369

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£644

One-way from

£369

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£700
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 15/11-17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 27m total
  • United Kingdom to Des Moines
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 22m total
  • United Kingdom to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 16 September 2025.

Tue 28/1020:15LHR - DSM
2 stops50h 10mLufthansa
Tue 4/1118:50DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 13/9£642
Sat 15/1108:30LHR - DSM
2 stops19h 02mLufthansa
Mon 17/1118:50DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 14/9£644
Sat 15/1107:40LHR - DSM
1 stop12h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/1113:05DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9£666
Thu 27/1109:40LCY - DSM
2 stops37h 45mLufthansa
Mon 1/1213:05DSM - LCY
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/9£669
Tue 14/1006:55LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Tue 21/1013:00DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 14/9£726
Tue 14/1006:55LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1008:00DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9£733
Tue 14/1012:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 21/1018:39DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/9£739
Thu 30/1019:15MAN - DSM
2 stops32h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 6/1114:13DSM - MAN
2 stops22h 22mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/9£754
Thu 30/1013:30MAN - DSM
1 stop14h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/1114:13DSM - MAN
1 stop14h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/9£776
Wed 17/906:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 57mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 24/914:05DSM - LHR
2 stops19h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/9£804
Sat 15/1111:10LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 22mAir Canada
Mon 17/1115:15DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9£845
Fri 17/1008:30LHR - DSM
1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1117:14DSM - LHR
1 stop35h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9£848

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

20:15-17:25

2 stops50h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 4/11

18:50-11:15

1 stop10h 25m

£642

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

07:30-21:32

2 stops19h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 4/11

11:26-08:25

2 stops14h 59m

£644

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

08:30-21:32

2 stops19h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

13:05-05:55

1 stop10h 50m

£644

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:20-21:52

2 stops40h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:14-07:30

2 stops19h 16m

£664

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

07:40-14:19

1 stop12h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

13:05-05:55

1 stop10h 50m

£666

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 27/11

09:40-21:32

2 stops41h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

18:50-09:15

2 stops32h 25m

£669

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

06:55-21:50

2 stops20h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 21/10

13:00-11:45

1 stop16h 45m

£726

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

06:55-17:24

2 stops16h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 21/10

08:00-05:55

2 stops15h 55m

£733

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

12:25-21:03

1 stop14h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 21/10

18:39-13:30

1 stop12h 51m

£739

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Thu 30/10

19:15-22:30

2 stops32h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

14:13-18:35

2 stops22h 22m

£754

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Deals found on 13/9

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

When flying from United Kingdom 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.

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 16 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Finnair, United Airlines, 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,323 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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 19h 02m. The distance from United Kingdom to Des Moines is about 4176 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, London City - Des Moines or London Gatwick - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from United Kingdom to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 8 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines

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United AirlinesCheapest£188Average£858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£466Average£886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£505Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£614Average£943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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