What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to London?

Air Canada, British Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to London

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to London?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to London are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to London?

As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to London.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to London?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to London.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£283 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and London?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £580 to £652. The lowest price recently found on this route was £432.

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10:50 - 07:15DSM-LHR

14h 25m1 stop

11:45 - 20:35LHR-DSM

14h 50m1 stop

£432Virgin Atlantic

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

14:13 - 11:10DSM-LHR

14h 57m1 stop

12:25 - 21:03LHR-DSM

14h 38m1 stop

£437Virgin Atlantic

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

11:28 - 18:30DSM-LHR

25h 02m2 stops

06:40 - 22:33LHR-DSM

21h 53m2 stops

£451Scandinavian Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov

18:30 - 13:30DSM-LHR

13h 00m1 stop

11:30 - 22:30LHR-DSM

17h 00m2 stops

£456Delta

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Wed, 1 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct

17:32 - 13:10DSM-LHR

13h 38m1 stop

12:25 - 21:03LHR-DSM

14h 38m1 stop

£457KLM

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

17:32 - 13:10DSM-LHR

13h 38m1 stop

08:40 - 20:35LHR-DSM

17h 55m2 stops

£458Delta

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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct

18:39 - 13:30DSM-LHR

12h 51m1 stop

08:55 - 17:44LHR-DSM

13h 49m1 stop

£463KLM

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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct

14:17 - 17:40DSM-LHR

21h 23m2 stops

06:40 - 22:33LHR-DSM

21h 53m2 stops

£465Scandinavian Airlines

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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov

10:50 - 06:00DSM-LGW

37h 10m2 stops

14:00 - 10:00LGW-DSM

26h 00m1 stop

£496Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov

10:41 - 06:20DSM-LGW

37h 39m2 stops

14:00 - 10:04LGW-DSM

25h 04m1 stop

£504Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 23 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

Delta flights from Des Moines to London

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to London flight tickets

Delta

1 Oct

DSM18:30Des Moines

13h 00m

1 stop

LHR13:30London Heathrow

8 Oct

LHR11:30London Heathrow

17h 00m

2 stops

DSM22:30Des Moines

£456

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Delta

7 Oct

DSM17:32Des Moines

13h 38m

1 stop

LHR13:10London Heathrow

16 Oct

LHR08:40London Heathrow

17h 55m

2 stops

DSM20:35Des Moines

£458

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Delta

1 Oct

DSM14:05Des Moines

15h 20m

2 stops

LHR11:25London Heathrow

8 Oct

LHR11:30London Heathrow

17h 00m

2 stops

DSM22:30Des Moines

£459

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KLM flights from Des Moines to London

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KLM

7 Oct

DSM17:32Des Moines

13h 38m

1 stop

LHR13:10London Heathrow

16 Oct

LHR12:25London Heathrow

14h 38m

1 stop

DSM21:03Des Moines

£457

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KLM

21 Oct

DSM18:39Des Moines

12h 51m

1 stop

LHR13:30London Heathrow

28 Oct

LHR08:55London Heathrow

13h 49m

1 stop

DSM17:44Des Moines

£463

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KLM

31 Oct

DSM11:06Des Moines

14h 59m

1 stop

LHR07:05London Heathrow

7 Nov

LHR11:05London Heathrow

15h 58m

1 stop

DSM21:03Des Moines

£492

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

10:50-07:15

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

11:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

£432

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

14:13-11:10

1 stop14h 57m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

12:25-21:03

1 stop14h 38m

£437

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 10/11

11:28-18:30

2 stops25h 02m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

06:40-22:33

2 stops21h 53m

£451

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 1/10

18:30-13:30

1 stop13h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

11:30-22:30

2 stops17h 00m

£456

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

17:32-13:10

1 stop13h 38m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

12:25-21:03

1 stop14h 38m

£457

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

17:32-13:10

1 stop13h 38m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

08:40-20:35

2 stops17h 55m

£458

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 21/10

18:39-13:30

1 stop12h 51m

London Heathrow

Tue 28/10

08:55-17:44

1 stop13h 49m

£463

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 10/11

14:17-17:40

2 stops21h 23m

London Heathrow

Thu 13/11

06:40-22:33

2 stops21h 53m

£465

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 - 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

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to London

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and London?

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Des Moines is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around £543, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around £555.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to London. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £588. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Des Moines to London for around £758.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £620. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £701.

How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London for around £719 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London from Des Moines for as low as £553 on momondo.

When to book flights from Des Moines to London

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to London according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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How far is Des Moines to London by plane?
The straight-line distance from Des Moines to London is 4183.7 mi. Typically, this will take 10h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to London?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to London are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to London?
As of September 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to London.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to London?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to London.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to London?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to London is British Airways, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to London

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 664 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £473	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,926 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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