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 14m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 18h 36m.

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.

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

21h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:36 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

28h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£581Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

07:05 - 22:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 30m3 stops Oslo Gardermoen Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

24h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£584Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

10:10 - 22:46MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 36m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:45 - 18:35DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

20h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£593Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

06:30 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£761Lufthansa

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

06:30 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 58m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 12:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£761Lufthansa

Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:25 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£763Lufthansa

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

06:00 - 16:35BHX Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

16h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:52 - 09:45DSM Des Moines-BHX Birmingham

16h 53m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£865Delta

Mon, 25 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan

12:35 - 18:54LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:58 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£894British Airways

Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

10:00 - 22:35LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:36 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

15h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£896Delta

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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

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

10:55 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

16h 05m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£937Delta

Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

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12:10 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 16m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:23 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 42m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£975Aer Lingus

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

10:50 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:33 - 20:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

49h 37m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

£1,103Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

16:30 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:58 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,118British Airways

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

08:50 - 19:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 10m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:25 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,158Aer Lingus

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

09:50 - 21:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

16:07 - 06:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

32h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,205Virgin Atlantic

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

11:10 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 45m2 stops Ottawa Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:45 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

29h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,214Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

13:25 - 09:42LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

26h 17m3 stops Ottawa Toronto Island Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

05:30 - 11:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

£1,685Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

10:00 - 10:42LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

29h 42m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Toronto Pearson Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

06:55 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

26h 50m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Toronto Pearson Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£1,991Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

20:10 - 23:59LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

32h 49m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:55 - 21:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

32h 30m3 stops Minneapolis St Paul Toronto Pearson Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,547Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

08:35 - 00:05LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

44h 30m3 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

19:37 - 15:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

37h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

£10,409Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

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Finnair flights from England to Des Moines

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Finnair

18 Nov

LHR10:05London Heathrow

14h 49m

1 stop

DSM18:54Des Moines

28 Nov

DSM06:42Des Moines

20h 13m

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LHR08:55London Heathrow

£857

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18 Nov

LHR10:05London Heathrow

14h 49m

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DSM18:54Des Moines

28 Nov

DSM06:42Des Moines

20h 13m

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LHR08:55London Heathrow

£858

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18 Nov

LHR10:05London Heathrow

14h 49m

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DSM18:54Des Moines

28 Nov

DSM06:42Des Moines

20h 13m

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LHR08:55London Heathrow

£860

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20 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

20h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:43Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM09:53Des Moines

21h 42m

2 stops

MAN13:35Manchester

£887

Aer Lingus

20 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

20h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:43Des Moines

30 Dec

DSM09:53Des Moines

21h 42m

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MAN13:35Manchester

£887

Aer Lingus

13 Dec

MAN08:10Manchester

22h 23m

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DSM00:33Des Moines

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DSM09:53Des Moines

24h 52m

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MAN16:45Manchester

£949

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10:25-17:28

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11:22-05:55

1 stop12h 33m

£763

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Mon 25/1

06:00-16:35

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10:52-09:45

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£865

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Sun 22/11

12:35-18:54

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13:58-08:35

1 stop12h 37m

£894

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Thu 26/11

10:00-22:35

2 stops18h 35m

Des Moines

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11:36-09:00

2 stops15h 24m

£896

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10:00-22:29

2 stops18h 29m

Des Moines

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10:55-09:00

2 stops16h 05m

£937

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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 £819. 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 £837.

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Best price found	£331
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £331. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £581.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 15h 50m

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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 £788	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,298 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £794	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,275 reviews	Search British Airways flights
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Delta	PriceFrom £938	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,692 reviews	Search Delta flights

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