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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £156

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LON
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 February 2026.

Thu 19/311:33
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 26/311:05
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 05m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2£414
Wed 4/310:57
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop14h 08m
KLM
Wed 11/306:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 24m
KLM
Deal found 1/2£455
Thu 19/305:35
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/311:05
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£462
Tue 3/315:24
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 51m
United Airlines
Tue 10/306:50
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2£462
Wed 4/318:55
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:50
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops19h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2£464
Wed 4/312:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 46m
Delta
Wed 11/306:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops19h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/2£465
Sun 22/318:49
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops17h 51m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/409:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops19h 44m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£514
Sat 10/1018:45
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops17h 10m
Lufthansa
Thu 15/1009:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops21h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£531
Sat 10/1018:45
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops41h 10m
Lufthansa
Fri 16/1009:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops41h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£533
Tue 24/314:04
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops14h 11m
Lufthansa
Wed 1/409:15
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops19h 44m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/2£563
Wed 4/312:25
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/307:45
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£570
Wed 4/313:38
DSM
-
LCY
2 stops18h 27m
Iberia
Wed 11/307:50
LCY
-
DSM
2 stops19h 44m
Iberia
Deal found 1/2£621

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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£414

One-way from

£156

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£546
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 19/3-26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 57m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 21m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£12 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to London 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 4 February 2026.
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

12:04-09:00

1 stop14h 56m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

06:30-16:54

2 stops15h 24m

£456

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

15:24-11:15

1 stop13h 51m

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

06:50-18:08

2 stops16h 18m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

15:28-07:55

1 stop10h 27m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

06:50-21:40

2 stops19h 50m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

10:57-09:00

2 stops16h 03m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

06:30-21:10

2 stops19h 40m

£467

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

10:40-06:55

2 stops14h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

06:30-20:45

2 stops19h 15m

£467

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 19/3

05:35-07:50

1 stop21h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 26/3

11:05-21:10

1 stop15h 05m

£474

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Sun 22/3

18:49-17:40

2 stops17h 51m

London City

Wed 1/4

09:15-22:59

2 stops19h 44m

£514

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

12:25-07:15

2 stops12h 50m

London City

Wed 11/3

07:45-21:10

2 stops18h 25m

£570

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 4/3

13:38-14:05

2 stops18h 27m

London City

Wed 11/3

07:50-22:34

2 stops19h 44m

£622

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

13:38-14:05

2 stops18h 27m

London City

Wed 4/3

07:50-18:19

2 stops16h 29m

£623

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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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to London, you should look to book at least 67 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 £453). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £775). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Des Moines to London?

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 £571.

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 0 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 13h 51m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £462. 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 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 £453). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £775). 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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