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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £167

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
11 Jan — 18 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 67 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 12 December 2025.

Tue 16/1209:00DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1211:10LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£618
Tue 16/1214:16DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 34mKLM
Wed 24/1211:05LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Deal found 11/12£641
Fri 26/1212:08DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 57mKLM
Sat 10/111:05LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 19mKLM
Deal found 11/12£672
Tue 16/1214:59DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 41mDelta
Wed 24/1208:40LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/12£674
Fri 26/1212:08DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 10/109:40LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/12£675
Wed 17/1211:23DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1213:00LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£731
Fri 26/1208:00DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/118:00LHR - DSM
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£770
Wed 17/1208:00DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:00LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12£788
Wed 17/1215:17DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/1207:25LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12£801
Thu 18/1215:55DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1209:55LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£858
Wed 17/1211:23DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 27mKLM
Sun 28/1211:05LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Deal found 11/12£898
Wed 17/1208:00DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Tue 23/1218:00LHR - DSM
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 10/12£909

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£420

One-way from

£167

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,233
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 33m total
  • Des Moines to London
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 55m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£48 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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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 12 December 2025.
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

11:30-05:55

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

06:35-21:45

2 stops21h 10m

£445

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

11:30-11:15

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 21/1

06:35-21:50

2 stops21h 15m

£445

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

10:59-07:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

08:55-16:28

1 stop13h 33m

£456

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

10:59-16:05

2 stops23h 06m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

15:50-16:28

1 stop30h 38m

£459

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

11:30-08:45

2 stops15h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

08:30-21:50

2 stops19h 20m

£459

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 22/1

15:35-07:55

1 stop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 29/1

11:10-21:50

2 stops16h 40m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 24/1

10:59-07:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

06:30-17:08

2 stops16h 38m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/1

11:30-05:55

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

11:10-21:50

2 stops16h 40m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 19/1

11:26-09:00

1 stop15h 34m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/1

11:45-20:54

2 stops15h 09m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

10:59-07:05

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

11:45-20:54

2 stops15h 09m

£463

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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 5 December 2025.

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 £463). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £792). 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 £584.

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 12h 25m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £445. 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 £495, 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 £977. 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 £463). Flying from Des Moines to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £792). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£495Average£1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£977Average£1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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