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 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.

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

United Airlines, Aer Lingus, and Lufthansa 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 £608.

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.

£268 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £528 to £649. The lowest price recently found on this route was £552.

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11:00 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

17h 00m

1 stop

14:00 - 08:53

LGW

DSM

24h 53m

1 stop

£552Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 30 May

11:00 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

17h 00m

1 stop

14:00 - 15:35

LGW

DSM

31h 35m

1 stop

£555Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Mon, 1 Jun

10:23 - 06:20

DSM

LGW

37h 57m

2 stops

13:05 - 13:50

LGW

DSM

30h 45m

1 stop

£562Multiple Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 4 Jun

11:00 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

17h 00m

1 stop

14:00 - 08:37

LGW

DSM

24h 37m

1 stop

£566Multiple Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Wed, 3 Jun

18:50 - 18:25

DSM

LHR

17h 35m

2 stops

19:30 - 17:02

LHR

DSM

27h 32m

2 stops

£608Lufthansa

Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

17:16 - 12:20

DSM

LHR

13h 04m

1 stop

06:50 - 17:02

LHR

DSM

16h 12m

2 stops

£616United Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

18:30 - 07:15

DSM

LHR

30h 45m

1 stop

09:55 - 20:45

LHR

DSM

16h 50m

2 stops

£619Delta

Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

18:30 - 13:15

DSM

LHR

12h 45m

1 stop

11:30 - 22:26

LHR

DSM

16h 56m

2 stops

£622Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

09:14 - 09:40

DSM

LHR

18h 26m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:05

LHR

DSM

30h 00m

2 stops

£622United Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

19:16 - 17:55

DSM

LCY

16h 39m

2 stops

09:15 - 23:17

LCY

DSM

20h 02m

2 stops

£660Lufthansa

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

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KLM

3 May

DSM10:34Des Moines

14h 36m

1 stop

LHR07:10London Heathrow

13 May

LHR11:45London Heathrow

36h 08m

2 stops

DSM17:53Des Moines

£646

KLM

4 May

DSM10:34Des Moines

14h 36m

1 stop

LHR07:10London Heathrow

11 May

LHR20:55London Heathrow

50h 58m

2 stops

DSM17:53Des Moines

£654

KLM

3 May

DSM11:51Des Moines

12h 34m

1 stop

LHR06:25London Heathrow

13 May

LHR06:30London Heathrow

16h 36m

2 stops

DSM17:06Des Moines

£658

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United Airlines

26 Aug

DSM17:16Des Moines

13h 04m

1 stop

LHR12:20London Heathrow

3 Sept

LHR06:50London Heathrow

16h 12m

2 stops

DSM17:02Des Moines

£616

United Airlines

26 Aug

DSM09:14Des Moines

18h 26m

1 stop

LHR09:40London Heathrow

27 Aug

LHR14:05London Heathrow

30h 00m

2 stops

DSM14:05Des Moines

£622

United Airlines

17 Aug

DSM15:24Des Moines

14h 31m

1 stop

LHR11:55London Heathrow

24 Aug

LHR17:50London Heathrow

29h 12m

2 stops

DSM17:02Des Moines

£625

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DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

11:00-10:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

14:00-08:53

1 stop24h 53m

£552

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

11:00-10:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

14:00-15:35

1 stop31h 35m

£555

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 1/5

10:23-06:20

2 stops37h 57m

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

13:05-13:50

1 stop30h 45m

£562

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

11:00-10:00

1 stop17h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

14:00-08:37

1 stop24h 37m

£566

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 17/8

18:50-18:25

2 stops17h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 24/8

19:30-17:02

2 stops27h 32m

£608

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

17:16-12:20

1 stop13h 04m

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

06:50-17:02

2 stops16h 12m

£616

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 31/8

18:30-07:15

1 stop30h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/9

09:55-20:45

2 stops16h 50m

£619

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 15/9

18:30-13:15

1 stop12h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

11:30-22:26

2 stops16h 56m

£622

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

09:14-09:40

1 stop18h 26m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

14:05-14:05

2 stops30h 00m

£622

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Tue 21/4

19:16-17:55

2 stops16h 39m

London City

Tue 28/4

09:15-23:17

2 stops20h 02m

£660

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

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 £527, 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 £553.

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 £723 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 £569 on momondo.

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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 14h 35m 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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