How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

The flight from England to Des Moines depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Manchester (a popular airport in England) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines), then the flight time is 20h 04m on average. If you fly from London (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 22h 55m.

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

Iberia is the most popular carrier operating from England to Des Moines

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from England according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from England to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from England to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from England to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

£338 Cheap Flights from England to Des Moines in 2026/27

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06:40 - 22:29LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 49m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 00m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£594Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

13:35 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:24 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

10h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£614United Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

06:40 - 22:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:59 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 31m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£615Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

10:25 - 22:59LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:45 - 12:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£792Lufthansa

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

13:35 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£794Lufthansa

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

07:40 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 48m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 12:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£795Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

11:00 - 19:13LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:01 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

10h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£802British Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb

16:30 - 00:13LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£808British Airways

Mon, 1 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb

05:55 - 22:29BRS Bristol-DSM Des Moines

22h 34m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:15 - 10:15DSM Des Moines-BRS Bristol

18h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

£864Delta

Sun, 10 Jan - Sat, 22 May

14:55 - 10:49MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

25h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

18:43 - 20:00DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

19h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,120Delta

Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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Scandinavian Airlines

1 Feb

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 49m

2 stops

DSM22:29Des Moines

14 Feb

DSM13:00Des Moines

21h 00m

2 stops

LHR16:00London Heathrow

£594

Scandinavian Airlines

13 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 55m

2 stops

DSM22:35Des Moines

18 Nov

DSM14:59Des Moines

21h 31m

2 stops

LHR18:30London Heathrow

£615

Scandinavian Airlines

20 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 55m

2 stops

DSM22:35Des Moines

23 Nov

DSM11:36Des Moines

24h 54m

2 stops

LHR18:30London Heathrow

£629

United Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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United Airlines

28 Oct

LHR13:35London Heathrow

13h 20m

1 stop

DSM21:55Des Moines

3 Nov

DSM15:24Des Moines

10h 31m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£614

United Airlines

29 Oct

LHR13:35London Heathrow

14h 24m

1 stop

DSM22:59Des Moines

3 Nov

DSM11:22Des Moines

14h 33m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£637

United Airlines

24 Nov

LHR06:50London Heathrow

16h 38m

2 stops

DSM17:28Des Moines

1 Dec

DSM15:20Des Moines

13h 30m

2 stops

LHR10:50London Heathrow

£797

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£792

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11:22-07:55

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£794

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Tue 24/11

07:40-17:28

2 stops15h 48m

Des Moines

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11:22-12:00

1 stop18h 38m

£795

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Mon 1/2

11:00-19:13

1 stop14h 13m

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1 stop10h 54m

£802

LondonDes Moines

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London Heathrow

Mon 1/2

16:30-00:13

1 stop13h 43m

Des Moines

Thu 18/2

09:26-08:35

1 stop17h 09m

£808

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Sun 10/1

05:55-22:29

2 stops22h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 22/5

10:15-10:15

2 stops18h 00m

£864

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Fri 18/12

14:55-10:49

1 stop25h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 28/12

18:43-20:00

2 stops19h 17m

£1,120

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from England to Des Moines. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £795. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in November, then you should wait until October to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £831.

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Best price found	£338
Fastest flight time	16h 18m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £338. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £594.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 16h 18m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from England to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from England to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Des Moines Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from England to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from England to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from England to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from England to Des Moines

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British Airways	PriceFrom £794	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,235 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £798	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,240 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,608 reviews	Search Delta flights

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