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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average return price of £616.

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?

American Airlines, Iberia, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to London

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 connection time from Des Moines to London?

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

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 - 07:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

06:35 - 21:23LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 48m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

£651Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

19:00 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

28h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:05 - 21:15LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

40h 10m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£652United Airlines

Fri, 12 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

13:45 - 07:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

35h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 - 21:15LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

40h 10m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£654United Airlines

Fri, 12 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

15:15 - 11:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

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

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

£657Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Apr - Tue, 20 Apr

14:03 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:50 - 23:49LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 59m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£666Iberia

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 14 Apr

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

13h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:00 - 20:22LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 22m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£667United Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

09:25 - 07:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

09:00 - 20:22LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 22m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£669United Airlines

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

08:00 - 07:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

13:50 - 19:25LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 35m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

£670United Airlines

Mon, 5 Apr - Mon, 12 Apr

14:39 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

16:30 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£671British Airways

Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

14:03 - 13:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

07:50 - 23:49LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 59m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

£672Iberia

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 14 Apr

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12 Feb

DSM19:00Des Moines

28h 55m

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LHR05:55London Heathrow

14 Feb

LHR11:05London Heathrow

40h 10m

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DSM21:15Des Moines

£652

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12 Feb

DSM13:45Des Moines

35h 25m

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LHR07:10London Heathrow

14 Feb

LHR11:05London Heathrow

40h 10m

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DSM21:15Des Moines

£654

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19 Jan

DSM15:00Des Moines

13h 15m

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LHR10:15London Heathrow

26 Jan

LHR09:00London Heathrow

17h 22m

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DSM20:22Des Moines

£667

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6 Jan

DSM18:30Des Moines

15h 20m

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13 Jan

LHR11:10London Heathrow

16h 13m

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DSM21:23Des Moines

£682

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6 Jan

DSM18:30Des Moines

16h 20m

2 stops

LHR16:50London Heathrow

13 Jan

LHR06:35London Heathrow

20h 48m

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DSM21:23Des Moines

£690

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21 Oct

DSM13:27Des Moines

16h 23m

2 stops

LHR11:50London Heathrow

25 Oct

LHR18:00London Heathrow

28h 27m

2 stops

DSM17:27Des Moines

£990

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2 stops17h 22m

£667

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Tue 19/1

09:25-07:10

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£669

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Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £623 to £847.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £651.

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 £635, 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 £640.

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Fastest flight time	10h 31m
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The best one-way flight to London from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is £266. The best return flight deal from Des Moines to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £651.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to London takes 10h 31m

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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 31m 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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