Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Des Moines to London?

Chicago (ORD) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 50m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Des Moines to London?

Flights connecting via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 24m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Des Moines to London?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average return price of £608.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Des Moines and London?

Minneapolis (MSP) was the most common stop: 90% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Aer Lingus, United Airlines, and KLM 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 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.

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08:00 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

20h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:00 - 21:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 26m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£572United Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 3 Mar

13:05 - 09:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

09:00 - 21:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 26m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£576United Airlines

Mon, 1 Mar - Wed, 3 Mar

19:00 - 08:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

32h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:45 - 23:01LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 16m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£576United Airlines

Sat, 27 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

19:00 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:50 - 23:03LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 13m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£579United Airlines

Sun, 14 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar

13:05 - 14:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

07:25 - 21:17LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 52m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£641Lufthansa

Sun, 28 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

09:09 - 06:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10:50 - 21:17LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 27m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£656Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Apr - Tue, 4 May

18:45 - 07:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

30h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

07:25 - 21:17LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 52m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£664Lufthansa

Mon, 29 Mar - Thu, 1 Apr

08:56 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:50 - 19:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 43m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£666Iberia

Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 28 Apr

08:56 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:50 - 19:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 43m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£667Iberia

Wed, 21 Apr - Wed, 28 Apr

06:00 - 09:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

06:50 - 21:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 45m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£668United Airlines

Wed, 10 Mar - Fri, 19 Mar

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21 Apr

DSM11:04Des Moines

14h 06m

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LHR07:10London Heathrow

28 Apr

LHR06:30London Heathrow

16h 20m

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£674

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DSM11:04Des Moines

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LHR06:30London Heathrow

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DSM16:50Des Moines

£676

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29 Nov

DSM14:48Des Moines

17h 02m

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LHR13:50London Heathrow

8 Dec

LHR06:30London Heathrow

16h 19m

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DSM16:49Des Moines

£694

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21 Apr

DSM08:56Des Moines

17h 09m

1 stop

LHR08:05London Heathrow

28 Apr

LHR07:50London Heathrow

17h 43m

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DSM19:33Des Moines

£666

Iberia

21 Apr

DSM08:56Des Moines

17h 09m

1 stop

LHR08:05London Heathrow

28 Apr

LHR07:50London Heathrow

17h 43m

2 stops

DSM19:33Des Moines

£667

Iberia

27 Apr

DSM12:00Des Moines

16h 35m

2 stops

LHR10:35London Heathrow

4 May

LHR07:50London Heathrow

17h 43m

2 stops

DSM19:33Des Moines

£673

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£576

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19:00-07:55

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£579

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13:05-14:40

2 stops19h 35m

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2 stops19h 52m

£641

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DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

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Tue 27/4

09:09-06:30

2 stops15h 21m

London Heathrow

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10:50-21:17

2 stops16h 27m

£656

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

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Des Moines

Mon 29/3

18:45-07:40

2 stops30h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/4

07:25-21:17

2 stops19h 52m

£664

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

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Wed 21/4

08:56-08:05

1 stop17h 09m

London Heathrow

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2 stops17h 43m

£666

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

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Des Moines

Wed 21/4

08:56-08:05

1 stop17h 09m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/4

07:50-19:33

2 stops17h 43m

£667

Des MoinesLondon

DSM Des Moines - LHR London Heathrow

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Des Moines

Wed 10/3

06:00-09:40

1 stop21h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 19/3

06:50-21:35

2 stops19h 45m

£668

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £670 to £922.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £572.

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 £639, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around £663.

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Fastest flight time	11h 01m
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The best one-way flight to London from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is £343. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £572.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to London takes 11h 01m

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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 01m 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.

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