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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport from £278

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGW
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£529

One-way from

£278

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£656
22/9-10/10
  • 22/9-10/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 21m total
  • Des Moines to London
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4/8
  • 4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 22/907:13DSM - LGW
2 stops18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1015:05LGW - DSM
2 stops29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£529
Fri 8/811:24DSM - LGW
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Wed 20/812:00LGW - DSM
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 29/4£597
Sun 12/1014:00DSM - LGW
2 stops24h 00mIberia
Mon 20/1020:40LGW - DSM
2 stops30h 04mIberia
Deal found 29/4£679
Sun 14/918:09DSM - LGW
2 stops19h 51mBritish Airways
Tue 23/920:40LGW - DSM
2 stops26h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£787
Fri 13/607:00DSM - LGW
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/610:40LGW - DSM
2 stops18h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£810

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Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

07:13-08:10

2 stops18h 57m

London Gatwick

Fri 10/10

15:05-14:29

2 stops29h 24m

£529

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

11:24-10:00

2 stops16h 36m

London Gatwick

Wed 20/8

12:00-22:22

2 stops16h 22m

£597

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 12/10

14:00-20:00

2 stops24h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 20/10

20:40-20:44

2 stops30h 04m

£679

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 14/9

18:09-20:00

2 stops19h 51m

London Gatwick

Tue 23/9

20:40-17:39

2 stops26h 59m

£787

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 13/6

07:00-06:35

2 stops17h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 20/6

10:40-22:59

2 stops18h 19m

£810

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 4/8

08:35-15:35

2 stops25h 00m

£278

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 8/6

10:18-10:00

2 stops17h 42m

£617

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Thu 12/6

17:58-10:55

2 stops34h 57m

£913

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Deals found on 29/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 29 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,698 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick. 0 airlines have flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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