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 16h 59m on average. If you fly from London (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 22h 05m.

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 45% 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.

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

Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from England to Des Moines

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 - 22:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:36 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£620Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

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

21h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:36 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£621Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

06:35 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 53m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

11h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£767Lufthansa

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

06:35 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 53m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:45 - 17:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£771Lufthansa

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

20:05 - 20:43LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

30h 38m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:01 - 16:35DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

23h 34m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

£813Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:20 - 21:00LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

17h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

11:27 - 08:50DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

16h 23m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

£873Delta

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

06:05 - 19:03MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 58m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:51 - 11:50DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

15h 59m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

£893British Airways

Wed, 6 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan

19:15 - 00:14LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

34h 59m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

41h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£910British Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

11:00 - 10:42MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

29h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:50 - 16:05DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

16h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

£971Delta

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

11:00 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

17h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

05:39 - 06:40DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

19h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£974Virgin Atlantic

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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08:00 - 14:20LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:11 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,053Lufthansa

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

18:10 - 17:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

29h 16m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:57 - 09:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

33h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,054Aer Lingus

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

10:50 - 22:58LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 08m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:21 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,062Lufthansa

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

14:10 - 22:58LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:24 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,105Lufthansa

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

06:30 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 27m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:24 - 11:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,110Lufthansa

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

08:50 - 17:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 36m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:01 - 13:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,112Aer Lingus

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

06:50 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 07m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

£1,169United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

06:50 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 38m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

£1,332United Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

13:45 - 00:04LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

16h 19m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

18h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,347Aer Lingus

Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

06:50 - 19:21LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

42h 31m3 stops Zurich Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

05:45 - 05:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

41h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

£10,548Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Wed, 14 Oct

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20 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 55m

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23 Nov

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24h 54m

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£620

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20 Nov

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21h 55m

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23 Nov

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£621

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20 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

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23 Nov

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24h 54m

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2 Nov

LHR06:35London Heathrow

16h 53m

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DSM17:28Des Moines

9 Nov

DSM15:01Des Moines

13h 14m

1 stop

LHR10:15London Heathrow

£786

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11 Nov

LHR06:50London Heathrow

16h 38m

2 stops

DSM17:28Des Moines

30 Nov

DSM09:50Des Moines

14h 05m

1 stop

LHR05:55London Heathrow

£799

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1 Nov

LHR11:05London Heathrow

36h 23m

2 stops

DSM17:28Des Moines

8 Nov

DSM08:00Des Moines

30h 35m

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LHR20:35London Heathrow

£802

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£813

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Mon 19/10

09:20-21:00

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11:27-08:50

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£873

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06:05-19:03

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13:51-11:50

2 stops15h 59m

£893

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19:15-00:14

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09:26-09:00

2 stops41h 34m

£910

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Sun 1/11

11:00-10:42

1 stop29h 42m

Des Moines

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17:50-16:05

2 stops16h 15m

£971

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Sun 1/11

11:00-22:33

1 stop17h 33m

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05:39-06:40

1 stop19h 01m

£974

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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 £790. 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 £802.

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Fastest flight time	14h 48m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £425. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £620.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 14h 48m

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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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British Airways	PriceFrom £785	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,224 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £788	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,237 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £793	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £938	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,592 reviews	Search Delta flights

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