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 16h 27m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 18h 53m.

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 43% 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?

Aer Lingus 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 October 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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19:30 - 22:29LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

32h 59m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:04 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£559Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 16 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

17:00 - 22:38LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 38m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:04 - 09:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

40h 16m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£587Scandinavian Airlines

Sat, 26 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan

11:10 - 21:15LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:02 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

10h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£746Lufthansa

Tue, 16 Feb - Thu, 25 Feb

08:00 - 21:17LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:05 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£762Lufthansa

Tue, 13 Apr - Tue, 20 Apr

12:35 - 19:13LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:39 - 10:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£810British Airways

Mon, 11 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

06:15 - 19:02LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 47m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:03 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

10h 52m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£833British Airways

Wed, 17 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

10:00 - 22:29LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 29m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:00 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

41h 45m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£875Delta

Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

10:00 - 10:18LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

30h 18m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:15 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

40h 30m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£875Delta

Tue, 16 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb

12:40 - 22:38MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

15h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:58 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

11h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£911Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

12:40 - 22:38MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

15h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:58 - 12:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

15h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

£926Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 2 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

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08:50 - 00:14LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 24m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,020Aer Lingus

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

16:25 - 19:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

32h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

18h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,035Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

21:10 - 00:14LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 04m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,036Aer Lingus

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

21:10 - 00:14LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 04m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,047Aer Lingus

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

07:40 - 00:14LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

22h 34m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:26 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,071Aer Lingus

Wed, 21 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

08:55 - 19:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

11h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,074Multiple Airlines

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

11:05 - 17:48LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

12h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,213Lufthansa

Wed, 21 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

10:25 - 22:33LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 08m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:22 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

24h 23m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,745Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

07:00 - 22:59MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

20h 59m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 22:50DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

30h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£6,429Lufthansa

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

13:40 - 14:09MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

29h 29m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

05:35 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

24h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£9,229Delta

Mon, 26 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

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Aer Lingus flights from England to Des Moines

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Aer Lingus

20 Dec

MAN09:50Manchester

18h 53m

2 stops

DSM22:43Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM05:30Des Moines

26h 05m

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MAN13:35Manchester

£957

Aer Lingus

20 Dec

MAN09:50Manchester

18h 53m

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DSM22:43Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM05:30Des Moines

26h 05m

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MAN13:35Manchester

£959

Aer Lingus

21 Oct

LHR13:25London Heathrow

16h 49m

2 stops

DSM00:14Des Moines

28 Oct

DSM07:29Des Moines

20h 36m

2 stops

LHR09:05London Heathrow

£1,059

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26 Dec

LHR17:00London Heathrow

35h 38m

2 stops

DSM22:38Des Moines

10 Jan

DSM11:04Des Moines

40h 16m

2 stops

LHR09:20London Heathrow

£587

Scandinavian Airlines

13 Feb

MAN19:15Manchester

33h 14m

2 stops

DSM22:29Des Moines

21 Feb

DSM11:04Des Moines

25h 31m

2 stops

MAN18:35Manchester

£598

Scandinavian Airlines

24 Nov

LHR18:40London Heathrow

33h 55m

2 stops

DSM22:35Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM14:58Des Moines

19h 02m

2 stops

LHR16:00London Heathrow

£601

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£810

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06:15-19:02

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14:03-06:55

1 stop10h 52m

£833

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Mon 15/2

10:00-22:29

2 stops18h 29m

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16:00-15:45

2 stops41h 45m

£875

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Tue 16/2

10:00-10:18

2 stops30h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 21/2

17:15-15:45

2 stops40h 30m

£875

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Wed 2/12

12:40-22:38

1 stop15h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

14:58-08:45

1 stop11h 47m

£911

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Wed 2/12

12:40-22:38

1 stop15h 58m

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Wed 9/12

14:58-12:45

2 stops15h 47m

£926

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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 £818. 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 £842.

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Fastest flight time	16h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £353. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £559.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 16h 15m

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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 October 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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Lufthansa	PriceFrom £793	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,280 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £798	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,265 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £820	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 696 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £944	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,650 reviews	Search Delta flights

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