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 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.

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.

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

Aer Lingus, KLM, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to London

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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average return price of £602.

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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14:59 - 11:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:30 - 18:07LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£575Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

10:26 - 07:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 54m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

06:30 - 18:07LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 37m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£579Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

11:36 - 11:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:50 - 22:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£580Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

09:37 - 10:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:15 - 19:03LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 48m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£630Iberia

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

11:27 - 10:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:40 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£632Delta

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

12:25 - 10:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

09:00 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£635Delta

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

11:27 - 06:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:55 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£641Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

18:30 - 15:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

07:40 - 21:41LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 01m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£642Lufthansa

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

11:27 - 06:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:55 - 18:09LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£644Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 23 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

09:48 - 14:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

22h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:30 - 23:07LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

£648Finnair

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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15:22 - 10:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

07:25 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 03m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£751Lufthansa

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

15:22 - 10:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

07:25 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 03m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£753Lufthansa

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

14:29 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:15 - 17:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 11m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£762Iberia

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

16:20 - 13:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

15:15 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£771Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

13:23 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:05 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£779Lufthansa

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

16:20 - 13:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:45 - 17:19LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 34m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£781Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

11:32 - 10:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 28m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:30 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

£798Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

11:32 - 10:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 28m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:30 - 21:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 58m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

£799Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

15:22 - 16:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

14:10 - 10:31LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

26h 21m2 stops Ottawa Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,084Multiple Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

15:22 - 17:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14:10 - 22:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,097United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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21 Oct

DSM11:27Des Moines

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28 Oct

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30 Oct

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DSM18:09Des Moines

£644

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21 Oct

DSM05:35Des Moines

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LHR16:00London Heathrow

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DSM18:09Des Moines

£659

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21 Oct

DSM09:26Des Moines

16h 29m

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28 Oct

LHR16:30London Heathrow

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DSM00:14Des Moines

£665

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9 Nov

DSM13:58Des Moines

10h 57m

1 stop

LHR06:55London Heathrow

16 Nov

LHR18:45London Heathrow

30h 11m

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DSM18:56Des Moines

£666

British Airways

26 Nov

DSM09:31Des Moines

15h 24m

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LHR06:55London Heathrow

3 Dec

LHR15:40London Heathrow

14h 46m

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DSM00:26Des Moines

£683

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£632

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1 stop18h 33m

£635

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11:27-06:25

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£641

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£642

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Fri 23/10

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1 stop14h 14m

£644

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Thu 22/10

09:48-14:25

1 stop22h 37m

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Thu 29/10

13:30-23:07

1 stop14h 37m

£648

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Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £580 to £904.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £632.

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 £578, 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.

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Fastest flight time	10h 43m
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The best one-way flight to London from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is £270. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £575.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to London takes 10h 43m

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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 43m 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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to London is Virgin Atlantic, representing 100% of all bookings.

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