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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £168

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LON
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to London are usually found in January or February, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Tue 16/1208:15DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:00LHR - DSM
2 stops31h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£679
Wed 17/1208:15DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:25LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£722
Mon 8/1214:16DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 14mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/1206:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 54mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/12£732
Tue 16/1213:17DSM - LHR
1 stop15h 08mIberia
Mon 22/1215:45LHR - DSM
2 stops37h 45mIberia
Deal found 4/12£737
Mon 8/1206:35DSM - LGW
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1216:00LGW - DSM
2 stops52h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£764
Tue 16/1217:05DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/1215:45LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12£774
Sat 6/1212:15DSM - LHR
2 stops13h 50mAer Lingus
Fri 12/1220:45LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 12mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/12£791
Sat 6/1208:50DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 25mIberia
Fri 12/1219:40LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 49mIberia
Deal found 4/12£819
Sun 7/1218:33DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12£832
Sat 6/1212:15DSM - LGW
2 stops24h 40mIberia
Fri 12/1211:45LGW - DSM
2 stops40h 44mIberia
Deal found 4/12£833
Thu 18/1208:00DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1206:35LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12£851
Fri 5/1207:05DSM - LGW
2 stops18h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1211:20LGW - DSM
2 stops18h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12£885

Find flight deals from Des Moines to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to London (LON). 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£401

One-way from

£168

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,237
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Des Moines to London
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KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 58m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£79 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/1

11:26-07:50

1 stop14h 24m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

06:20-20:54

2 stops20h 34m

£448

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 18/1

12:04-09:00

2 stops14h 56m

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

08:40-21:24

2 stops18h 44m

£455

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 29/4

14:38-06:50

1 stop10h 12m

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

11:10-23:26

1 stop18h 16m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

11:42-08:15

1 stop14h 33m

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

07:30-21:04

2 stops19h 34m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

13:03-07:50

1 stop12h 47m

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

06:30-17:08

2 stops16h 38m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

07:40-09:00

2 stops19h 20m

London Gatwick

Sat 24/1

12:30-11:12

2 stops28h 42m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

10:59-17:20

2 stops24h 21m

London City

Sat 24/1

08:40-21:24

2 stops18h 44m

£467

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 19/1

11:30-07:55

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

11:10-21:50

2 stops16h 40m

£469

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

12:25-13:15

2 stops18h 50m

London City

Sat 24/1

10:00-17:08

2 stops37h 08m

£489

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

12:04-07:15

2 stops13h 11m

London City

Wed 21/1

07:45-21:24

2 stops19h 39m

£559

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to London

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Des Moines to London. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to London, you should look to book at least 2 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £467). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Des Moines to London?

Share of one-stop return flights from Des Moines to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Des Moines to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Des Moines to London?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Des Moines to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £586.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Des Moines to London?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Des Moines to London?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 44m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to London. You should not have trouble finding flights to London from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to London. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to London?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to London can take about 10h 12m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £463. The distance between Des Moines and London is about 4176 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to London round-trip?

    Currently priced at £496, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Des Moines to London and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on KLM for as low as £980. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to London consider Des Moines - London Heathrow, Des Moines - London City or Des Moines - London Gatwick as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to London 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 Des Moines to London?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £467). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £795). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to London

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to London. 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£496Average£1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£980Average£1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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