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 08m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 18h 51m.

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

British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Delta are the most popular carriers 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 57% 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.

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06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:03 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

20h 37m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£579Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

09:35 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 58m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:27 - 10:30DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

41h 03m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£615Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

08:45 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:15 - 12:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£763Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

17:30 - 17:48LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

30h 18m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:55 - 15:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£776Lufthansa

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

06:20 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:30 - 07:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£792Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

19:20 - 18:07LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

28h 47m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

05:20 - 06:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£792Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

11:25 - 19:09LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

37h 44m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:51 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£988British Airways

Wed, 23 Dec - Sat, 9 Jan

13:00 - 10:42MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

27h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:07 - 07:40DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

33h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,010Delta

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

13:15 - 10:42MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

27h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:45 - 09:40DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

19h 55m1 stop New York LaGuardia

£1,010Delta

Sat, 17 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

15:15 - 00:14LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:01 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,636British Airways

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

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06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£723Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£806Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

17:00 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 26m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£829Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

17:00 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 26m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£829Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:25 - 20:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

15:11 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£980Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:25 - 20:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

15:11 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£982Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:55 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 02m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:55 - 11:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£989Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:55 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 02m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:55 - 11:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£992Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

09:20 - 21:11LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

17h 51m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

10:20 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

15h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

£4,058Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

10:00 - 21:11LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

17h 11m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

10:59 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

14h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

£8,404Delta

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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Scandinavian Airlines

5 Oct

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 46m

2 stops

DSM22:26Des Moines

12 Oct

DSM15:03Des Moines

20h 37m

2 stops

LHR17:40London Heathrow

£579

Scandinavian Airlines

16 Oct

MAN09:35Manchester

18h 58m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM15:03Des Moines

37h 27m

2 stops

MAN09:30Manchester

£615

Scandinavian Airlines

19 Oct

LHR17:00London Heathrow

35h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM15:03Des Moines

21h 37m

2 stops

LHR17:40London Heathrow

£618

Aer Lingus flights from England to Des Moines

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20 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

21h 54m

2 stops

DSM00:04Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM14:01Des Moines

22h 44m

2 stops

MAN18:45Manchester

£1,012

Aer Lingus

20 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

21h 54m

2 stops

DSM00:04Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM14:01Des Moines

22h 44m

2 stops

MAN18:45Manchester

£1,013

Aer Lingus

18 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

16h 59m

2 stops

DSM19:09Des Moines

28 Dec

DSM14:01Des Moines

20h 44m

2 stops

MAN16:45Manchester

£1,045

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£792

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Tue 24/11

19:20-18:07

2 stops28h 47m

Des Moines

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05:20-06:25

1 stop19h 05m

£792

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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

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Wed 23/12

11:25-19:09

2 stops37h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 9/1

13:51-06:55

1 stop11h 04m

£988

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

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Fri 16/10

13:00-10:42

1 stop27h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 24/10

16:07-07:40

1 stop33h 33m

£1,010

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MAN Manchester - DSM Des Moines

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Sat 17/10

13:15-10:42

1 stop27h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 25/10

08:45-09:40

1 stop19h 55m

£1,010

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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

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London Heathrow

Fri 16/10

15:15-00:14

1 stop14h 59m

Des Moines

Fri 23/10

14:01-08:05

1 stop12h 04m

£1,636

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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 £755. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in November, then you should wait until January to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £763.

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Fastest flight time	14h 33m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £520. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £579.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 14h 33m

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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.

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £633	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £642	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,211 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £781	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,224 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom £930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,554 reviews	Search Delta flights

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