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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £242

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to London departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 09:10DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
21h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
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06:50 - 17:28LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
16h 38m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
£552United Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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18:54 - 13:15DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
12h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
08:40 - 21:02LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
18h 22m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
£591Virgin Atlantic
Sun, 27 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:20 - 06:45DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
14h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:30 - 22:33LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
17h 03m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£622Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:54 - 13:15DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
12h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
09:55 - 21:11LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
17h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
£630Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:31 - 06:25DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
12h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
15:15 - 22:33LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
13h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£631Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Iberia Logo
09:26 - 08:35DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
18h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
Iberia Logo
06:05 - 18:54LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
18h 49m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl
£632Iberia
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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09:26 - 12:05DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
21h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas
Iberia Logo
06:05 - 18:54LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
18h 49m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl
£637Iberia
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Virgin Atlantic Logo
18:54 - 13:15DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
12h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:25 - 19:11LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
12h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
£639Virgin Atlantic
Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct
Virgin Atlantic Logo
05:45 - 06:25DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
18h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
19:45 - 18:09LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
28h 24m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
£640Virgin Atlantic
Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
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17:12 - 07:10DSM  Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow
31h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:35 - 21:17LHR  London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines
20h 42m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl
£642Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

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Iberia flights from Des Moines to London

Our best Iberia deals on Des Moines to London flight tickets
Iberia
28 Oct
DSM09:26Des Moines
18h 09m
1 stop
LHR08:35London Heathrow
3 Nov
LHR06:05London Heathrow
18h 49m
2 stops
DSM18:54Des Moines
£632
Iberia
28 Oct
DSM09:26Des Moines
21h 39m
2 stops
LHR12:05London Heathrow
3 Nov
LHR06:05London Heathrow
18h 49m
2 stops
DSM18:54Des Moines
£637
Iberia
27 Oct
DSM09:26Des Moines
18h 09m
1 stop
LHR08:35London Heathrow
3 Nov
LHR07:30London Heathrow
17h 24m
2 stops
DSM18:54Des Moines
£652

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to London

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to London flight tickets
Lufthansa
27 Oct
DSM18:45Des Moines
16h 05m
2 stops
LHR15:50London Heathrow
3 Nov
LHR08:45London Heathrow
19h 40m
2 stops
DSM22:25Des Moines
£651
Lufthansa
25 Sept
DSM13:24Des Moines
11h 21m
1 stop
LHR06:45London Heathrow
2 Oct
LHR06:50London Heathrow
16h 58m
2 stops
DSM17:48Des Moines
£682
Lufthansa
25 Sept
DSM13:24Des Moines
16h 31m
1 stop
LHR11:55London Heathrow
2 Oct
LHR06:50London Heathrow
16h 58m
2 stops
DSM17:48Des Moines
£685

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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 15 August 2026.
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 15/11

06:05-09:10

2 stops21h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 17/11

06:50-17:28

2 stops16h 38m

£552

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 27/9

18:54-13:15

1 stop12h 21m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

08:40-21:02

2 stops18h 22m

£591

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 29/9

10:20-06:45

2 stops14h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

11:30-22:33

2 stops17h 03m

£622

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 28/9

18:54-13:15

1 stop12h 21m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

09:55-21:11

2 stops17h 16m

£630

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 29/9

11:31-06:25

1 stop12h 54m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

15:15-22:33

1 stop13h 18m

£631

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 28/10

09:26-08:35

1 stop18h 09m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

06:05-18:54

2 stops18h 49m

£632

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 28/10

09:26-12:05

2 stops21h 39m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

06:05-18:54

2 stops18h 49m

£637
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 29/9

18:54-13:15

1 stop12h 21m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/10

12:25-19:11

1 stop12h 46m

£639

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 28/9

05:45-06:25

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

19:45-18:09

2 stops28h 24m

£640

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

17:12-07:10

2 stops31h 58m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

06:35-21:17

2 stops20h 42m

£642

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £548 to £671.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £552.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Des Moines is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around £585, 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 £617.

When to book flights from Des Moines to London

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Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to London takes 11h 10m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to London. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to London.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to London

  • 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 10m 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 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?

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