How long is the flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

Airlines like Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly from Des Moines to Manchester in about 11h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Manchester is about 4045 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, 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 December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Manchester as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

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

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

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£427+ Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Manchester

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Des Moines to Manchester flights typically cost between £550 and £630 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £470 on Virgin Atlantic (16 Jan-20 Jan).

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Round-trip from	£470
One-way from	£427
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£928

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16/1-20/1
2 total stops
26h 15m total
Des Moines to Manchester

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13/12
2 total stops
33h 30m total
Des Moines to Manchester

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Thu 27/1113:10DSM - MAN

1 stop15h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 2/1211:00MAN - DSM

2 stops15h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 28/10£483

Thu 11/1205:34DSM - MAN

1 stop22h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 18/1213:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/10£492

Thu 27/1113:10DSM - MAN

2 stops21h 25mKLM

Tue 2/1213:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 04mKLM

Deal found 28/10£503

Thu 27/1107:46DSM - MAN

2 stops20h 24mDelta

Tue 2/1205:50MAN - DSM

2 stops19h 53mDelta

Deal found 28/10£506

Thu 11/1218:28DSM - MAN

2 stops16h 02mBritish Airways

Thu 18/1205:40MAN - DSM

2 stops18h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/10£509

Thu 27/1113:10DSM - MAN

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1213:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£516

Wed 19/1113:05DSM - MAN

2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 24/1113:00MAN - DSM

2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/10£613

Wed 19/1108:02DSM - MAN

3 stops20h 18mAir Canada

Mon 24/1106:10MAN - DSM

3 stops21h 22mAir Canada

Deal found 28/10£628

Fri 14/1114:17DSM - MAN

1 stop14h 13mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 18/1113:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 03mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 27/10£637

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Wed 21/117:16DSM - MAN

1 stop11h 14mDelta

Sun 25/113:00MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 31mDelta

Deal found 29/10£470

Fri 16/117:16DSM - MAN

1 stop11h 14mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 20/113:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 01mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/10£470

Thu 27/1113:10DSM - MAN

2 stops21h 25mKLM

Tue 2/1213:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 04mKLM

Deal found 28/10£503

Thu 11/1218:28DSM - MAN

2 stops16h 02mBritish Airways

Thu 18/1205:40MAN - DSM

2 stops18h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 29/10£509

Fri 13/217:15DSM - MAN

1 stop11h 15mDelta

Fri 20/213:25MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 03mDelta

Deal found 29/10£470

Thu 11/1205:34DSM - MAN

1 stop22h 56mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 18/1213:30MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 29/10£492

Thu 27/1107:46DSM - MAN

2 stops20h 24mDelta

Tue 2/1205:50MAN - DSM

2 stops19h 53mDelta

Deal found 28/10£506

Wed 21/111:26DSM - MAN

1 stop17h 04mVirgin Atlantic

Sun 25/113:00MAN - DSM

1 stop15h 31mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 27/10£507

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Wed 21/1

17:16-10:30

1 stop11h 14m

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Sun 25/1

13:00-22:31

1 stop15h 31m

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Fri 16/1

17:16-10:30

1 stop11h 14m

Manchester

Tue 20/1

13:30-22:31

1 stop15h 01m

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DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Fri 13/2

17:15-10:30

1 stop11h 15m

Manchester

Fri 20/2

13:25-22:28

1 stop15h 03m

£470

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DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

05:34-10:30

1 stop22h 56m

Manchester

Thu 18/12

13:30-22:34

1 stop15h 04m

£492

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DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Thu 27/11

13:10-16:35

2 stops21h 25m

Manchester

Tue 2/12

13:30-22:34

1 stop15h 04m

£503

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DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Thu 27/11

07:46-10:10

2 stops20h 24m

Manchester

Tue 2/12

05:50-19:43

2 stops19h 53m

£506

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DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Wed 21/1

11:26-10:30

1 stop17h 04m

Manchester

Sun 25/1

13:00-22:31

1 stop15h 31m

£507

Des MoinesManchester

DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

18:28-16:30

2 stops16h 02m

Manchester

Thu 18/12

05:40-18:05

2 stops18h 25m

£509

Des MoinesManchester

DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

18:50-10:20

2 stops33h 30m

£427

Des MoinesManchester

DSM - MAN

DSMMAN

Des Moines

Sat 13/12

15:00-10:30

1 stop13h 30m

£608

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Manchester?
Airlines like Delta and Virgin Atlantic fly from Des Moines to Manchester in about 11h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Manchester is about 4045 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester 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 Manchester?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Manchester (average of £493). Flying from Des Moines to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,009). 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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