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

Lufthansa is the most popular carrier 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 Manchester (a popular airport in England) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines), then the flight time is 16h 48m on average. If you fly from London (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 26h 39m.

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Finnair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from England according to our data. Finnair is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 7 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from England to Des Moines Airport?

As of August 2025, there are 7 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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13:05 - 14:40LGW-DSM

31h 35m1 stop

10:51 - 06:20DSM-LGW

37h 29m2 stops

£496

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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct

06:40 - 22:23LHR-DSM

21h 43m2 stops

14:14 - 17:40DSM-LHR

21h 26m2 stops

£600Scandinavian Airlines

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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

06:40 - 22:23LHR-DSM

21h 43m2 stops

14:14 - 16:00DSM-LHR

19h 46m2 stops

£603Scandinavian Airlines

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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

08:40 - 17:14LHR-DSM

38h 34m2 stops

06:15 - 07:40DSM-LHR

19h 25m1 stop

£690United Airlines

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Thu, 18 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct

13:40 - 22:28LHR-DSM

14h 48m1 stop

13:33 - 09:40DSM-LHR

14h 07m1 stop

£694Lufthansa

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

06:50 - 17:24LHR-DSM

16h 34m2 stops

15:25 - 11:25DSM-LHR

14h 00m2 stops

£695United Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

19:30 - 17:25LHR-DSM

27h 55m2 stops

13:05 - 05:55DSM-LHR

10h 50m1 stop

£709Lufthansa

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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

12:20 - 23:06LGW-DSM

16h 46m2 stops

08:00 - 06:35DSM-LGW

16h 35m2 stops

£780American Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 4 Oct

11:55 - 22:43MAN-DSM

16h 48m1 stop

14:05 - 08:35DSM-MAN

12h 30m1 stop

£782Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep

08:40 - 21:01LCY-DSM

18h 21m2 stops

14:49 - 13:15DSM-LCY

16h 26m2 stops

£788Virgin Atlantic

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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Scandinavian Airlines

27 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 43m

2 stops

DSM22:23Des Moines

1 Dec

DSM14:14Des Moines

21h 26m

2 stops

LHR17:40London Heathrow

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Scandinavian Airlines

27 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 43m

2 stops

DSM22:23Des Moines

1 Dec

DSM14:14Des Moines

19h 46m

2 stops

LHR16:00London Heathrow

£603

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Scandinavian Airlines

27 Nov

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 43m

2 stops

DSM22:23Des Moines

1 Dec

DSM14:14Des Moines

19h 46m

2 stops

LHR16:00London Heathrow

£603

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United Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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United Airlines

18 Sept

LHR08:40London Heathrow

38h 34m

2 stops

DSM17:14Des Moines

9 Oct

DSM06:15Des Moines

19h 25m

1 stop

LHR07:40London Heathrow

£690

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United Airlines

27 Sept

LHR06:50London Heathrow

16h 34m

2 stops

DSM17:24Des Moines

4 Oct

DSM15:25Des Moines

14h 00m

2 stops

LHR11:25London Heathrow

£695

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United Airlines

18 Sept

LHR07:25London Heathrow

15h 49m

2 stops

DSM17:14Des Moines

9 Oct

DSM11:31Des Moines

15h 09m

2 stops

LHR08:40London Heathrow

£699

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LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 18/9

13:05-14:40

1 stop31h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

10:51-06:20

2 stops37h 29m

£496

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

06:40-22:23

2 stops21h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

14:14-17:40

2 stops21h 26m

£600

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

06:40-22:23

2 stops21h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

14:14-16:00

2 stops19h 46m

£603

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 18/9

08:40-17:14

2 stops38h 34m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

06:15-07:40

1 stop19h 25m

£690

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

13:40-22:28

1 stop14h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

13:33-09:40

1 stop14h 07m

£694

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

06:50-17:24

2 stops16h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

15:25-11:25

2 stops14h 00m

£695

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 27/11

19:30-17:25

2 stops27h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

13:05-05:55

1 stop10h 50m

£709

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sat 27/9

12:20-23:06

2 stops16h 46m

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

08:00-06:35

2 stops16h 35m

£780

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 10/9

11:55-22:43

1 stop16h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 17/9

14:05-08:35

1 stop12h 30m

£782

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Sat 27/9

08:40-21:01

2 stops18h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 4/10

14:49-13:15

2 stops16h 26m

£788

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, March 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 £682. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in March, then you should wait until May to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £695.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from England to Des Moines is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £674. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £1,012. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from England to Des Moines when you can find flight prices for as low as £682. Flying to Des Moines at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £801.

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 £787 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 £591 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on England to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a England to Des Moines flight.

Cheap England to Des Moines flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from England to Des Moines

Best price found	£409
Fastest flight time	11h 53m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £409. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £496.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 11h 53m

There are no direct flights from England to Des Moines. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are London Heathrow Airport - Des Moines Airport, London City Airport - Des Moines Airport and London Gatwick Airport - Des Moines Airport.

There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

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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 August 2025, there are 7 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom £188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,915 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £468	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,267 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £533	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,321 reviews	Search Finnair flights
KLM	PriceFrom £607	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,384 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £615	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,321 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £706	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 657 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,214 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights

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