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

Lufthansa, British Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from England to Des Moines

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 London (a popular airport in England) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines), then the flight time is 17h 46m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 18h 57m.

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines 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 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 February 2026, there are 6 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.

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09:35 - 22:32

MAN

DSM

18h 57m

2 stops

11:04 - 08:55

DSM

MAN

39h 51m

2 stops

£701Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

09:35 - 22:32

MAN

DSM

18h 57m

2 stops

11:04 - 08:55

DSM

MAN

39h 51m

2 stops

£701Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

14:00 - 12:55

LGW

DSM

28h 55m

2 stops

07:35 - 06:20

DSM

LGW

16h 45m

1 stop

£752Multiple Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun

07:00 - 23:02

MAN

DSM

22h 02m

2 stops

13:10 - 17:35

DSM

MAN

22h 25m

2 stops

£847Lufthansa

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

07:00 - 23:02

LGW

DSM

22h 02m

3 stops

19:04 - 22:40

DSM

LGW

21h 36m

3 stops

£870Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

11:05 - 23:02

LHR

DSM

41h 57m

2 stops

19:04 - 06:55

DSM

LHR

29h 51m

2 stops

£880United Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

14:10 - 21:27

LHR

DSM

13h 17m

1 stop

19:04 - 06:45

DSM

LHR

29h 41m

1 stop

£893Lufthansa

Sat, 11 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

06:00 - 21:40

MAN

DSM

44h 40m

2 stops

08:00 - 10:20

DSM

MAN

21h 20m

2 stops

£895United Airlines

Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

10:40 - 13:55

MAN

DSM

33h 15m

1 stop

18:31 - 08:50

DSM

MAN

32h 19m

1 stop

£920Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

13:30 - 22:38

MAN

DSM

14h 08m

1 stop

05:35 - 10:30

DSM

MAN

23h 55m

1 stop

£931Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar

Aer Lingus flights from England to Des Moines

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Aer Lingus

2 Mar

LHR12:10London Heathrow

16h 09m

2 stops

DSM22:19Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM05:00Des Moines

24h 10m

2 stops

LHR10:10London Heathrow

£883

Aer Lingus

2 Mar

LHR07:50London Heathrow

20h 29m

2 stops

DSM22:19Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM05:00Des Moines

23h 05m

2 stops

LHR09:05London Heathrow

£894

Aer Lingus

2 Jun

MAN08:10Manchester

17h 18m

2 stops

DSM19:28Des Moines

16 Jun

DSM13:46Des Moines

18h 09m

2 stops

MAN13:55Manchester

£935

Finnair flights from England to Des Moines

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Finnair

2 Mar

LHR11:00London Heathrow

13h 19m

1 stop

DSM18:19Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM15:26Des Moines

13h 34m

1 stop

LHR10:00London Heathrow

£1,047

Finnair

2 Mar

LHR11:00London Heathrow

13h 19m

1 stop

DSM18:19Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM13:37Des Moines

13h 58m

1 stop

LHR08:35London Heathrow

£1,050

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ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 1/6

09:35-22:32

2 stops18h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 15/6

11:04-08:55

2 stops39h 51m

£701

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Mon 1/6

09:35-22:32

2 stops18h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 15/6

11:04-08:55

2 stops39h 51m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 2/6

14:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

Des Moines

Fri 5/6

07:35-06:20

1 stop16h 45m

£752

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 15/4

07:00-23:02

2 stops22h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 22/4

13:10-17:35

2 stops22h 25m

£847

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sat 11/4

07:00-23:02

3 stops22h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

19:04-22:40

3 stops21h 36m

£870

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

11:05-23:02

2 stops41h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

19:04-06:55

2 stops29h 51m

£880

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

14:10-21:27

1 stop13h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 18/4

19:04-06:45

1 stop29h 41m

£893

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 18/3

06:00-21:40

2 stops44h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 26/3

08:00-10:20

2 stops21h 20m

£895

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 15/4

10:40-13:55

1 stop33h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 22/4

18:31-08:50

1 stop32h 19m

£920

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 18/3

13:30-22:38

1 stop14h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 26/3

05:35-10:30

1 stop23h 55m

£931

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, May 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 £696. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in May, then you should wait until September to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £720.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from England when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around £855 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from England for as low as £716 on momondo.

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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 February 2026, there are 6 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.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom £183	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,350 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £443	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,771 reviews	Search British Airways flights
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KLM	PriceFrom £640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,460 reviews	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 679 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,464 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights

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