Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £265

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 16/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LON
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£433

One-way from

£265

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£624
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 7/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Des Moines to London
16/1
  • 16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 56m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£110 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Tue 7/1010:50DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 16/1011:45LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9£433
Mon 10/1111:28DSM - LHR
2 stops25h 02mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 13/1106:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 53mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/9£452
Wed 1/1018:30DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 00mDelta
Wed 8/1011:30LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/9£457
Tue 7/1014:13DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Thu 16/1011:45LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 15/9£458
Tue 7/1017:32DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 38mDelta
Thu 16/1008:40LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Deal found 16/9£458
Wed 15/1014:13DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Thu 23/1012:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 38mKLM
Deal found 16/9£463
Sun 9/1110:50DSM - LGW
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1114:00LGW - DSM
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9£496
Wed 1/1010:55DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Wed 8/1007:45LCY - DSM
2 stops15h 07mDelta
Deal found 16/9£499
Wed 15/1011:06DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 04mDelta
Fri 24/1007:45LCY - DSM
2 stops15h 07mDelta
Deal found 16/9£500
Thu 23/1010:41DSM - LGW
2 stops37h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1014:00LGW - DSM
1 stop25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£504
Wed 19/1110:21DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 49mDelta
Sat 6/1208:40LCY - DSM
2 stops18h 35mDelta
Deal found 15/9£536
Thu 16/1010:00DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Fri 24/1007:45LCY - DSM
2 stops15h 07mDelta
Deal found 16/9£537

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Des Moines

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

17:32-13:10

1 stop13h 38m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

11:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

£457

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

17:32-13:10

1 stop13h 38m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

06:30-21:03

2 stops20h 33m

£458

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 1/10

14:05-11:25

2 stops15h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

11:30-22:30

2 stops17h 00m

£460

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 9/11

10:50-06:00

2 stops37h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/11

14:00-10:00

1 stop26h 00m

£496

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 1/10

10:55-08:10

2 stops15h 15m

London City

Wed 8/10

07:45-16:52

2 stops15h 07m

£499

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 15/10

11:06-08:10

2 stops15h 04m

London City

Fri 24/10

07:45-16:52

2 stops15h 07m

£500

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Thu 23/10

10:41-06:20

2 stops37h 39m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/10

14:00-10:04

1 stop25h 04m

£504

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 19/11

10:21-08:10

2 stops15h 49m

London City

Sat 6/12

08:40-21:15

2 stops18h 35m

£536

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Thu 16/10

10:00-07:15

2 stops15h 15m

London City

Fri 24/10

07:45-16:52

2 stops15h 07m

£537

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 15/10

11:31-08:10

2 stops14h 39m

London City

Thu 23/10

19:20-17:24

2 stops28h 04m

£575

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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 12 September 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 70% 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 £574.

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 27m.

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 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Des Moines to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

6.9

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.6

Overall

6.7

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

IAD - LHR

The plane had to load and unload passengers not through a jet way but out on the tarmac at Heathrow. The steps were steep. We weren't expecting to have to carry our luggage up and down stairs.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 13h 38m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £457. 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 £468, 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 United Airlines for as low as £473. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to London one-way?

    £325 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and United Airlines, with prices starting from £330 and £339, respectively.

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£473Average£788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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