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 offers the lowest fares from Des Moines to London?

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

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.

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

Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, 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.

£248 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £661 to £770. The lowest price recently found on this route was £629.

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14:42 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

37h 18m

2 stops

14:00 - 11:55

LGW

DSM

27h 55m

1 stop

£629Multiple Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

18:55 - 19:40

DSM

LHR

18h 45m

2 stops

11:10 - 23:02

LHR

DSM

16h 52m

2 stops

£650Lufthansa

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

09:26 - 07:40

DSM

LHR

16h 14m

1 stop

07:30 - 19:09

LHR

DSM

16h 39m

2 stops

£651Iberia

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

08:00 - 05:55

DSM

LHR

15h 55m

3 stops

06:50 - 17:23

LHR

DSM

15h 33m

2 stops

£657United Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

14:54 - 13:15

DSM

LHR

16h 21m

1 stop

06:30 - 19:11

LHR

DSM

18h 41m

2 stops

£660Delta

Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

13:23 - 06:45

DSM

LHR

11h 22m

1 stop

06:50 - 17:48

LHR

DSM

16h 58m

2 stops

£661United Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:29 - 10:45

DSM

LGW

19h 16m

2 stops

14:00 - 09:34

LGW

DSM

25h 34m

1 stop

£662Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

10:18 - 10:20

DSM

LHR

18h 02m

2 stops

08:40 - 19:11

LHR

DSM

16h 31m

2 stops

£664Delta

Wed, 14 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

09:26 - 10:50

DSM

LHR

19h 24m

1 stop

15:00 - 19:09

LHR

DSM

33h 09m

2 stops

£666Iberia

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

08:10 - 08:40

DSM

LGW

18h 30m

2 stops

14:30 - 12:04

LGW

DSM

27h 34m

2 stops

£740American Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

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14 Oct

DSM14:54Des Moines

16h 21m

1 stop

LHR13:15London Heathrow

20 Oct

LHR06:30London Heathrow

18h 41m

2 stops

DSM19:11Des Moines

£660

Delta

14 Oct

DSM10:18Des Moines

18h 02m

2 stops

LHR10:20London Heathrow

20 Oct

LHR08:40London Heathrow

16h 31m

2 stops

DSM19:11Des Moines

£664

Delta

27 Sept

DSM10:59Des Moines

16h 01m

2 stops

LHR09:00London Heathrow

6 Oct

LHR06:30London Heathrow

13h 47m

2 stops

DSM14:17Des Moines

£668

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Virgin Atlantic

19 Oct

DSM15:50Des Moines

12h 30m

1 stop

LHR10:20London Heathrow

27 Oct

LHR10:50London Heathrow

16h 44m

1 stop

DSM22:34Des Moines

£673

Virgin Atlantic

14 Oct

DSM19:59Des Moines

11h 06m

1 stop

LHR13:05London Heathrow

20 Oct

LHR11:15London Heathrow

17h 19m

1 stop

DSM22:34Des Moines

£681

Virgin Atlantic

19 Aug

DSM17:56Des Moines

13h 09m

1 stop

LHR13:05London Heathrow

26 Aug

LHR09:55London Heathrow

16h 44m

2 stops

DSM20:39Des Moines

£696

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Wed 14/10

14:42-10:00

2 stops37h 18m

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Tue 20/10

14:00-11:55

1 stop27h 55m

£629

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Des Moines

Mon 19/10

18:55-19:40

2 stops18h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

11:10-23:02

2 stops16h 52m

£650

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Des Moines

Mon 19/10

09:26-07:40

1 stop16h 14m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

07:30-19:09

2 stops16h 39m

£651

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DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 19/10

08:00-05:55

3 stops15h 55m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/10

06:50-17:23

2 stops15h 33m

£657

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DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 14/10

14:54-13:15

1 stop16h 21m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

06:30-19:11

2 stops18h 41m

£660

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Des Moines

Tue 22/9

13:23-06:45

1 stop11h 22m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

06:50-17:48

2 stops16h 58m

£661

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

09:29-10:45

2 stops19h 16m

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

14:00-09:34

1 stop25h 34m

£662

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 14/10

10:18-10:20

2 stops18h 02m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/10

08:40-19:11

2 stops16h 31m

£664

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 5/10

09:26-10:50

1 stop19h 24m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

15:00-19:09

2 stops33h 09m

£666

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Thu 3/9

08:10-08:40

2 stops18h 30m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

14:30-12:04

2 stops27h 34m

£740

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around £591, 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 £623.

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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 40m 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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