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

British Airways, KLM, and Delta 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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17:16 - 11:40

DSM

LHR

12h 24m1 stop

06:30 - 20:54

LHR

DSM

20h 24m2 stops

£406Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

11:26 - 06:25

DSM

LHR

12h 59m1 stop

11:05 - 21:24

LHR

DSM

16h 19m1 stop

£421Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

17:16 - 11:40

DSM

LHR

12h 24m1 stop

08:55 - 16:28

LHR

DSM

13h 33m1 stop

£425Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

18:48 - 07:10

DSM

LHR

30h 22m2 stops

13:25 - 10:55

LHR

DSM

27h 30m2 stops

£428Air Canada

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

12:25 - 09:20

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LHR

14h 55m2 stops

08:55 - 16:28

LHR

DSM

13h 33m1 stop

£434Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

18:55 - 11:15

DSM

LHR

10h 20m1 stop

11:10 - 21:41

LHR

DSM

16h 31m2 stops

£444Lufthansa

Wed, 25 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar

11:30 - 05:55

DSM

LHR

12h 25m1 stop

13:35 - 21:41

LHR

DSM

14h 06m1 stop

£447Lufthansa

Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

07:10 - 09:00

DSM

LGW

19h 50m2 stops

12:30 - 10:47

LGW

DSM

28h 17m2 stops

£462American Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

07:40 - 09:00

DSM

LGW

19h 20m2 stops

12:30 - 13:17

LGW

DSM

30h 47m2 stops

£628British Airways

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

13:40 - 19:00

DSM

LGW

24h 20m2 stops

19:40 - 13:10

LGW

DSM

46h 30m2 stops

£669British Airways

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

KLM flights from Des Moines to London

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KLM

2 Feb

DSM11:26Des Moines

18h 14m

1 stop

LHR11:40London Heathrow

9 Feb

LHR11:45London Heathrow

15h 09m

2 stops

DSM20:54Des Moines

£460

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KLM

2 Feb

DSM10:21Des Moines

16h 24m

1 stop

LHR08:45London Heathrow

9 Feb

LHR12:30London Heathrow

33h 58m

1 stop

DSM16:28Des Moines

£480

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KLM

4 Feb

DSM11:26Des Moines

15h 34m

1 stop

LHR09:00London Heathrow

11 Feb

LHR08:55London Heathrow

13h 33m

1 stop

DSM16:28Des Moines

£482

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Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to London

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Lufthansa

25 Feb

DSM18:55Des Moines

10h 20m

1 stop

LHR11:15London Heathrow

2 Mar

LHR11:10London Heathrow

16h 31m

2 stops

DSM21:41Des Moines

£444

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Lufthansa

5 Feb

DSM11:30Des Moines

12h 25m

1 stop

LHR05:55London Heathrow

12 Feb

LHR13:35London Heathrow

14h 06m

1 stop

DSM21:41Des Moines

£447

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Lufthansa

6 Feb

DSM18:48Des Moines

10h 27m

1 stop

LHR11:15London Heathrow

13 Feb

LHR13:35London Heathrow

14h 06m

1 stop

DSM21:41Des Moines

£449

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Des Moines

Mon 2/2

17:16-11:40

1 stop12h 24m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

06:30-20:54

2 stops20h 24m

£406

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

11:26-06:25

1 stop12h 59m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

11:05-21:24

1 stop16h 19m

£421

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

17:16-11:40

1 stop12h 24m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

08:55-16:28

1 stop13h 33m

£425

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

18:48-07:10

2 stops30h 22m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

13:25-10:55

2 stops27h 30m

£428

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

12:25-09:20

2 stops14h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 11/2

08:55-16:28

1 stop13h 33m

£434

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 25/2

18:55-11:15

1 stop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

11:10-21:41

2 stops16h 31m

£444

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 5/2

11:30-05:55

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 12/2

13:35-21:41

1 stop14h 06m

£447

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

07:10-09:00

2 stops19h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

12:30-10:47

2 stops28h 17m

£462

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

07:40-09:00

2 stops19h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

12:30-13:17

2 stops30h 47m

£628

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 10/3

13:40-19:00

2 stops24h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

19:40-13:10

2 stops46h 30m

£669

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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 £526, 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 £580.

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 £726 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 £560 on momondo.

When to book flights from Des Moines to London

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The fastest flight from Des Moines to London takes 10h 20m

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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 20m 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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