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

Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and British Airways are the most popular carriers 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 London (a popular airport in England) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines), then the flight time is 15h 53m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 18h 23m.

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 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 August 2026, there are 5 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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14:10 - 21:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:21 - 12:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

£653United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

12:15 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 15m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:00 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£709Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

12:15 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 15m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:00 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£709Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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

40h 53m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:15 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

27h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£719Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

11:35 - 20:36LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

06:15 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£723Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:00 - 22:50LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 50m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:05 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£782United Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:00 - 22:34LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 34m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

05:30 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

28h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£797Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:00 - 22:34LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 34m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

16h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£803Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:45 - 19:19LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 - 12:15DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£851British Airways

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

15:40 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:05 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

28h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£855British Airways

Wed, 16 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

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09:15 - 17:28LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

38h 13m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:22 - 17:55DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

20h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,119Lufthansa

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

09:50 - 00:20LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

20h 30m3 stops Glasgow Intl Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:05 - 21:35DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

32h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,262Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

18:30 - 21:23LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

32h 53m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 08:40DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

18h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,293Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

17:40 - 19:14LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

31h 34m3 stops Madrid Barajas Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:23 - 09:30DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

14h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£3,236Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

21:25 - 21:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

29h 35m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:15 - 20:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

31h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£3,703Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

06:55 - 21:23LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 28m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:23 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£3,979Lufthansa

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

14:10 - 21:23LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:22 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£3,979Lufthansa

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

13:00 - 21:00LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

38h 00m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:15 - 14:40DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

25h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£4,003Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

13:45 - 00:20LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

16h 35m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

17h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£5,041Aer Lingus

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

08:50 - 00:20LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

45h 30m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:32 - 15:15DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

47h 43m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

£30,691Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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Iberia flights from England to Des Moines

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Iberia

14 Sept

LHR09:45London Heathrow

13h 41m

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DSM17:26Des Moines

21 Sept

DSM14:29Des Moines

11h 11m

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£740

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24 Nov

LHR12:35London Heathrow

12h 22m

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DSM18:57Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM13:58Des Moines

10h 57m

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LHR06:55London Heathrow

£740

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16 Nov

LHR16:30London Heathrow

13h 44m

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DSM00:14Des Moines

30 Nov

DSM09:27Des Moines

15h 28m

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LHR06:55London Heathrow

£754

United Airlines flights from England to Des Moines

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United Airlines

10 Sept

LHR14:10London Heathrow

13h 23m

1 stop

DSM21:33Des Moines

20 Sept

DSM17:21Des Moines

13h 14m

1 stop

LHR12:35London Heathrow

£653

United Airlines

17 Nov

LHR09:00London Heathrow

19h 50m

2 stops

DSM22:50Des Moines

1 Dec

DSM15:15Des Moines

10h 40m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£782

United Airlines

14 Sept

LHR07:25London Heathrow

16h 32m

2 stops

DSM17:57Des Moines

21 Sept

DSM15:22Des Moines

15h 38m

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LHR13:00London Heathrow

£784

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06:05-05:55

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£782

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10:00-22:34

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£797

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Tue 24/11

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£803

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Thu 3/9

09:45-19:19

1 stop15h 34m

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Wed 23/9

10:35-12:15

1 stop19h 40m

£851

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Wed 16/12

15:40-00:26

1 stop14h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

20:05-06:55

1 stop28h 50m

£855

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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 £728. 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 £742.

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Best price found	£412
Fastest flight time	15h 01m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £412. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £653.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 15h 01m

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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 2026, there are 5 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 £631	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
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British Airways	PriceFrom £640	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,181 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £773	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,202 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom £926	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,510 reviews	Search Delta flights

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