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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £304

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Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:50 - 06:45DSM-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
06:15 - 17:44LHR-DSM
17h 29m2 stops
£441Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:00 - 08:55DSM-LHR
16h 55m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:45 - 20:35LHR-DSM
14h 50m1 stop
£444Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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14:13 - 07:15DSM-LHR
11h 02m1 stop
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20:25 - 22:30LHR-DSM
31h 05m2 stops
£456
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
KLM Logo
10:50 - 06:45DSM-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
12:25 - 21:03LHR-DSM
14h 38m1 stop
£460KLM
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
KLM Logo
18:39 - 13:30DSM-LHR
12h 51m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:45 - 20:35LHR-DSM
14h 50m1 stop
£461KLM
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Delta Logo
14:40 - 13:10DSM-LHR
16h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:15 - 21:03LHR-DSM
20h 48m2 stops
£462Delta
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Delta Logo
14:13 - 13:30DSM-LHR
17h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
08:40 - 21:03LHR-DSM
18h 23m2 stops
£464Delta
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Tue, 7 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:50 - 09:20DSM-LHR
40h 30m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:00 - 22:30LHR-DSM
34h 30m2 stops
£479Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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10:50 - 07:15DSM-LHR
14h 25m1 stop
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06:30 - 21:03LHR-DSM
19h 33m2 stops
£493
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
14:13 - 09:20DSM-LHR
37h 07m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
06:40 - 22:30LHR-DSM
20h 50m2 stops
£502Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov

Delta flights from Des Moines to London

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to London flight tickets
Delta
14 Sept
DSM14:49Des Moines
16h 21m
1 stop
LHR13:10London Heathrow
23 Sept
LHR06:15London Heathrow
16h 58m
2 stops
DSM17:13Des Moines
£462
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Delta
7 Oct
DSM14:13Des Moines
17h 17m
1 stop
LHR13:30London Heathrow
16 Oct
LHR08:40London Heathrow
18h 23m
2 stops
DSM21:03Des Moines
£464
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Delta
1 Oct
DSM11:17Des Moines
13h 58m
2 stops
LHR07:15London Heathrow
8 Oct
LHR06:15London Heathrow
16h 37m
2 stops
DSM16:52Des Moines
£466
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KLM flights from Des Moines to London

Our best KLM deals on Des Moines to London flight tickets
KLM
7 Oct
DSM10:50Des Moines
13h 55m
1 stop
LHR06:45London Heathrow
16 Oct
LHR12:25London Heathrow
14h 38m
1 stop
DSM21:03Des Moines
£460
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KLM
7 Oct
DSM18:39Des Moines
12h 51m
1 stop
LHR13:30London Heathrow
16 Oct
LHR11:45London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
DSM20:35Des Moines
£461
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KLM
7 Oct
DSM17:32Des Moines
13h 38m
1 stop
LHR13:10London Heathrow
16 Oct
LHR11:45London Heathrow
14h 50m
1 stop
DSM20:35Des Moines
£468
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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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 5 September 2025.
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

10:50-06:45

1 stop13h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

06:15-17:44

2 stops17h 29m

£441

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

10:00-08:55

1 stop16h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

11:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

£444

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 20/10

14:13-07:15

1 stop11h 02m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

20:25-22:30

2 stops31h 05m

£456

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

10:50-06:45

1 stop13h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

12:25-21:03

1 stop14h 38m

£460

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

18:39-13:30

1 stop12h 51m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

11:45-20:35

1 stop14h 50m

£461

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

14:40-13:10

1 stop16h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 14/10

06:15-21:03

2 stops20h 48m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 7/10

14:13-13:30

1 stop17h 17m

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

08:40-21:03

2 stops18h 23m

£464

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 16/10

10:50-09:20

2 stops40h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

17:00-22:30

2 stops34h 30m

£479

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 20/10

10:50-07:15

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Mon 27/10

06:30-21:03

2 stops19h 33m

£493

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 21/10

14:13-09:20

2 stops37h 07m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/11

06:40-22:30

2 stops20h 50m

£502

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Des Moines is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around £525, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around £552.

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 £597. 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 £770.

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 £630. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £712.

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 £720 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 £562 on momondo.

When to book flights from Des Moines to London

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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 11h 02m 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.

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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to London

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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £475Free CancellationRating
7.4
663 reviews
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7.4
8,935 reviews
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