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

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

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 57% 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.

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 14h 31m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in England) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 15h 16m.

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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06:40 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:27 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£566Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

06:40 - 22:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:03 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 57m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£579Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

08:45 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:15 - 12:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£702Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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

16h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:45 - 17:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£705Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

07:25 - 17:48LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 23m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:33 - 12:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

£738United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

07:25 - 17:48LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 23m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

£738United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

11:45 - 20:50LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 05m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:00 - 07:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£789Virgin 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

£800Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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

£945British Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

05:55 - 21:11MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

21h 16m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

17:35 - 14:00DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

14h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

£961Delta

Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

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19:30 - 22:37LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 07m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£807Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

06:40 - 22:37LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 57m3 stops Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

28h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£827Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

08:00 - 14:16LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:35 - 09:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

£1,047Lufthansa

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

20:25 - 17:18LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

26h 53m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,049Lufthansa

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

21:10 - 19:19LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

28h 09m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

18h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,059Aer Lingus

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

18:30 - 17:18LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

28h 48m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 17:55DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

20h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,112Lufthansa

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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

13h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

11h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,134Lufthansa

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

07:25 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 03m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss 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

£1,193United Airlines

Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

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

19h 04m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 - 07:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,204Iberia

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

20:40 - 19:19LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

28h 39m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 - 10:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

18h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£1,215Iberia

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep

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14 Feb

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20 Oct

LGW20:40London Gatwick

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£885

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20 Nov

LCY07:50London City

17h 07m

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30 Nov

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£888

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2 Feb

LGW11:45London Gatwick

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6 Feb

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19:15-00:14

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£945

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05:55-21:11

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17:35-14:00

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£961

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, January 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 £740. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in January, then you should wait until November to fly from England, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £750.

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Best price found	£435
Fastest flight time	12h 16m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from England in the past 72 hours is £435. The best return flight deal from England to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £566.

The fastest flight from England to Des Moines takes 12h 16m

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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 £629	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £630	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,123 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £638	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,194 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £776	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom £923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,529 reviews	Search Delta flights

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