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

Departing from United Kingdom to Des Moines will take you 14h 20m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from United Kingdom to Des Moines?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines.

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

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.

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.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Round-trip from	£616
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Average price	£1,837

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £795). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,267). 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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Delta

7.8

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8,621 reviews

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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

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8,621 reviews

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8,621 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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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

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694 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,621 reviews

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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

American Airlines

7.0

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12,111 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,621 reviews

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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

Lufthansa

6.8

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8,254 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,621 reviews

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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

British Airways

6.7

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8,243 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,621 reviews

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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

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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 14h 20m. 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 Manchester - 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines?
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines (average of £795). Flying from United Kingdom to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,267). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£795	Average£931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£799	Average£989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£823	Average£956	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	Cheapest£950	Average£1,227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

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