How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Iowa?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in United Kingdom, such as London Heathrow or Manchester, and flying into Iowa, then you can expect flight times to average 13h 01m and 29h 10m, respectively.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Iowa

Find flights to these popular cities in Iowa from your nearest airport.

Flights to Des Moines

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Multiple Airlines

27 Jun

LGW

24h 37m

1 stop

DSM

4 Jul

DSM

35h 01m

1 stop

LGW

£637

Multiple Airlines

10 Jun

LGW

24h 37m

1 stop

DSM

13 Jun

DSM

34h 54m

1 stop

LGW

£663

Scandinavian Airlines

21 Nov

LHR

42h 09m

2 stops

DSM

30 Nov

DSM

22h 56m

2 stops

LHR

£707

Multiple Airlines

10 Jun

LGW

24h 37m

1 stop

DSM

14 Jun

DSM

41h 07m

2 stops

LGW

£710

Multiple Airlines

10 Jun

LGW

24h 37m

1 stop

DSM

14 Jun

DSM

18h 33m

1 stop

LGW

£716

Multiple Airlines

29 Jun

LGW

51h 29m

2 stops

DSM

6 Jul

DSM

16h 45m

1 stop

LGW

£765

Scandinavian Airlines

12 Nov

MAN

33h 14m

2 stops

DSM

16 Nov

DSM

37h 15m

2 stops

MAN

£771

Scandinavian Airlines

12 Nov

MAN

33h 14m

2 stops

DSM

16 Nov

DSM

37h 15m

2 stops

MAN

£772

Scandinavian Airlines

12 Nov

MAN

33h 14m

2 stops

DSM

16 Nov

DSM

37h 15m

2 stops

MAN

£774

Multiple Airlines

29 Sept

LHR

13h 41m

1 stop

DSM

2 Oct

DSM

55h 16m

2 stops

LHR

£797

Multiple Airlines

29 Sept

LHR

25h 46m

2 stops

DSM

2 Oct

DSM

55h 16m

2 stops

LHR

£800

British Airways

21 Nov

LHR

13h 35m

1 stop

DSM

30 Nov

DSM

10h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£806

Flights to Cedar Rapids

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British Airways

4 Sept

LHR

20h 33m

1 stop

CID

6 Sept

CID

15h 14m

1 stop

LHR

£820

Multiple Airlines

4 Sept

LHR

15h 05m

2 stops

CID

6 Sept

CID

13h 23m

1 stop

LHR

£824

British Airways

12 Nov

LHR

16h 44m

2 stops

CID

16 Nov

CID

19h 20m

1 stop

LHR

£829

British Airways

12 Nov

LHR

21h 53m

2 stops

CID

16 Nov

CID

10h 54m

1 stop

LHR

£830

Multiple Airlines

4 Sept

LGW

16h 58m

2 stops

CID

6 Sept

CID

34h 04m

2 stops

LGW

£839

Multiple Airlines

4 Sept

LHR

15h 05m

2 stops

CID

6 Sept

CID

18h 20m

2 stops

LHR

£839

British Airways

12 Nov

LHR

16h 44m

2 stops

CID

16 Nov

CID

15h 49m

2 stops

LHR

£840

British Airways

12 Nov

LHR

12h 53m

1 stop

CID

16 Nov

CID

10h 54m

1 stop

LHR

£848

British Airways

12 Nov

LHR

11h 49m

1 stop

CID

16 Nov

CID

10h 54m

1 stop

LHR

£849

British Airways

12 Nov

LCY

16h 24m

2 stops

CID

16 Nov

CID

21h 06m

2 stops

LCY

£856

Iberia

12 Jul

LHR

17h 34m

1 stop

CID

19 Jul

CID

31h 20m

1 stop

LHR

£880

Virgin Atlantic

12 Jul

LHR

17h 20m

2 stops

CID

19 Jul

CID

18h 56m

1 stop

LHR

£900

Flights to Waterloo, Iowa

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American Airlines

24 Jun

LHR

15h 36m

1 stop

ALO

1 Jul

ALO

13h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,071

American Airlines

24 Jun

LHR

18h 06m

1 stop

ALO

1 Jul

ALO

13h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£1,075

American Airlines

25 Jun

LHR

20h 36m

1 stop

ALO

2 Jul

ALO

13h 52m

1 stop

LHR

£1,096

American Airlines

25 Jun

LHR

16h 36m

2 stops

ALO

2 Jul

ALO

13h 52m

1 stop

LHR

£1,116

American Airlines

26 Jun

LHR

18h 06m

1 stop

ALO

3 Jul

ALO

19h 44m

1 stop

LHR

£1,125

American Airlines

10 Jul

LHR

15h 44m

1 stop

ALO

17 Jul

ALO

20h 59m

1 stop

LHR

£1,127

American Airlines

10 Jul

LHR

15h 29m

2 stops

ALO

17 Jul

ALO

10h 39m

1 stop

LHR

£1,130

American Airlines

26 Jun

LHR

15h 36m

1 stop

ALO

3 Jul

ALO

14h 09m

2 stops

LHR

£1,134

American Airlines

26 Jun

LHR

14h 46m

2 stops

ALO

3 Jul

ALO

14h 09m

2 stops

LHR

£1,155

American Airlines

24 Jun

LHR

14h 36m

2 stops

ALO

1 Jul

ALO

13h 15m

2 stops

LHR

£1,197

American Airlines

25 Jun

LHR

16h 36m

2 stops

ALO

2 Jul

ALO

14h 47m

2 stops

LHR

£1,292

American Airlines

10 Jul

LHR

15h 29m

2 stops

ALO

17 Jul

ALO

14h 09m

2 stops

LHR

£1,305

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14:00 - 08:37

LGW

DSM

24h 37m

1 stop

16:59 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

35h 01m

1 stop

£637Multiple Airlines

Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul

14:00 - 08:37

LGW

DSM

24h 37m

1 stop

17:06 - 10:00

DSM

LGW

34h 54m

1 stop

£663Multiple Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun

11:00 - 18:35

LHR

DSM

13h 35m

1 stop

19:05 - 11:35

DSM

LHR

10h 30m

1 stop

£806British Airways

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

14:45 - 00:01

LHR

DSM

15h 16m

1 stop

13:35 - 09:05

DSM

LHR

13h 30m

1 stop

£810British Airways

Wed, 8 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

09:55 - 22:29

LHR

DSM

18h 34m

2 stops

10:25 - 07:10

DSM

LHR

14h 45m

1 stop

£820Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

09:20 - 21:08

LCY

DSM

17h 48m

2 stops

11:30 - 08:50

DSM

LCY

15h 20m

2 stops

£833Virgin Atlantic

Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 20 Jul

07:45 - 18:35

LCY

DSM

16h 50m

2 stops

16:02 - 12:40

DSM

LCY

14h 38m

2 stops

£964Aer Lingus

Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

18:05 - 18:24

LCY

OMA

29h 19m

2 stops

06:00 - 08:35

OMA

LCY

20h 35m

2 stops

£977Aer Lingus

Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

10:35 - 10:42

MAN

DSM

30h 07m

2 stops

06:00 - 09:50

DSM

MAN

21h 50m

3 stops

£1,084United Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

10:35 - 21:22

MAN

DSM

40h 47m

2 stops

17:17 - 17:10

DSM

MAN

41h 53m

2 stops

£1,091United Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sat 27/6

14:00-08:37

1 stop24h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 4/7

16:59-10:00

1 stop35h 01m

£637

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Wed 10/6

14:00-08:37

1 stop24h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 13/6

17:06-10:00

1 stop34h 54m

£663

Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 21/11

11:00-18:35

1 stop13h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

19:05-11:35

1 stop10h 30m

£806

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 8/7

14:45-00:01

1 stop15h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 28/7

13:35-09:05

1 stop13h 30m

£810

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 13/7

09:55-22:29

2 stops18h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 20/7

10:25-07:10

1 stop14h 45m

£820

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Mon 13/7

09:20-21:08

2 stops17h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 20/7

11:30-08:50

2 stops15h 20m

£833

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Sat 21/11

07:45-18:35

2 stops16h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

16:02-12:40

2 stops14h 38m

£964

LondonOmaha

LCY - OMA

LCYOMA

London City

Tue 27/10

18:05-18:24

2 stops29h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 17/11

06:00-08:35

2 stops20h 35m

£977

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Wed 8/7

10:35-10:42

2 stops30h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 23/7

06:00-09:50

3 stops21h 50m

£1,084

ManchesterDes Moines

MAN - DSM

MANDSM

Manchester

Sun 12/7

10:35-21:22

2 stops40h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 19/7

17:17-17:10

2 stops41h 53m

£1,091

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Which airlines fly to Iowa?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from United Kingdom according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Iowa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£360
Best Round-Trip Price	£637
Fastest flight time	16h 24m

The best one-way flight price to Iowa from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £360 (London Gatwick to Omaha Eppley Airfield).

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The best round-trip flight price to Iowa from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £637 (London Gatwick to Des Moines).

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The fastest flight to Iowa from United Kingdom takes 16h 24m (London Heathrow to Cedar Rapids).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Iowa

What is the cheapest flight I can find to Iowa?

For prices as low as £149/pp, you can find flights to Iowa depending on where you are departing from. On average, flights to Iowa cost £288/pp.

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Des Moines?

Des Moines is about 64% more popular to visit than any other city in Iowa, according to momondo users. When visiting Des Moines, it is recommended to fly into Des Moines Airport, where you can typically get the cheapest prices and the most convenient travel options into the city.

What is the weather like in Iowa?

Iowa typically has a temperature range from -5 °C(January) to 25 °C(July). Those looking to avoid rain and/or snow while visiting Iowa should plan their trip in January, February, or December, as these months are relatively less likely to have precipitation.

Which airlines fly to Iowa?

There are 8 airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, but Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and United Airlines happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 33% of those who searched for flights to Iowa looked to travel with Virgin Atlantic, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Iowa?

Prices for flights to Iowa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Iowa?

As of May 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly to Iowa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Iowa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Iowa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Iowa?

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Can I find flights to Iowa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Iowa with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Iowa?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Iowa.

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