Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

British Airways, Finnair and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from London according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 33% 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 London to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from London to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from London to Des Moines Airport is 5 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from London to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

£473 Cheap Flights from London to Des Moines in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £958 to £1,066. The lowest price recently found on this route was £590.

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06:40 - 22:28

LHR

DSM

21h 48m2 stops

13:02 - 17:40

DSM

LHR

22h 38m2 stops

£590Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

07:05 - 22:28

LHR

DSM

21h 23m3 stops

13:02 - 18:30

DSM

LHR

23h 28m2 stops

£628Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

06:40 - 22:28

LHR

DSM

21h 48m2 stops

13:02 - 16:00

DSM

LHR

20h 58m2 stops

£635Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

06:10 - 18:04

LHR

DSM

17h 54m2 stops

18:19 - 16:20

DSM

LHR

16h 01m2 stops

£765British Airways

Sat, 11 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr

11:10 - 18:04

LHR

DSM

12h 54m1 stop

14:38 - 07:20

DSM

LHR

10h 42m1 stop

£775British Airways

Sat, 11 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr

09:00 - 21:50

LHR

DSM

18h 50m2 stops

13:35 - 10:50

DSM

LHR

15h 15m2 stops

£795United Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

18:15 - 21:50

LCY

DSM

33h 35m2 stops

11:30 - 09:15

DSM

LCY

15h 45m2 stops

£826Lufthansa

Tue, 20 Jan - Tue, 27 Jan

09:15 - 21:52

LCY

DSM

18h 37m2 stops

18:45 - 18:35

DSM

LCY

17h 50m2 stops

£858Lufthansa

Fri, 17 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

19:40 - 21:04

LGW

DSM

31h 24m2 stops

11:42 - 19:00

DSM

LGW

25h 18m2 stops

£914Iberia

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

07:50 - 18:34

LCY

DSM

16h 44m2 stops

12:47 - 08:50

DSM

LCY

38h 03m2 stops

£921Iberia

Fri, 20 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

Delta flights from London to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on London to Des Moines flight tickets

Delta

23 Mar

LHR11:05London Heathrow

15h 10m

1 stop

DSM21:15Des Moines

26 Mar

DSM11:25Des Moines

14h 30m

2 stops

LHR06:55London Heathrow

£900

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Delta

2 Jun

LHR11:30London Heathrow

15h 47m

2 stops

DSM21:17Des Moines

11 Jun

DSM11:04Des Moines

14h 11m

2 stops

LHR07:15London Heathrow

£964

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Delta

2 Jun

LHR09:00London Heathrow

18h 17m

2 stops

DSM21:17Des Moines

11 Jun

DSM11:04Des Moines

17h 11m

2 stops

LHR10:15London Heathrow

£971

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Lufthansa flights from London to Des Moines

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Lufthansa

9 Jan

LHR12:05London Heathrow

16h 25m

1 stop

DSM22:30Des Moines

13 Jan

DSM15:35Des Moines

13h 40m

1 stop

LHR11:15London Heathrow

£822

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Lufthansa

20 Jan

LCY18:15London City

33h 35m

2 stops

DSM21:50Des Moines

27 Jan

DSM11:30Des Moines

15h 45m

2 stops

LCY09:15London City

£826

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Lufthansa

17 Apr

LHR08:30London Heathrow

19h 22m

2 stops

DSM21:52Des Moines

25 Apr

DSM18:45Des Moines

14h 55m

2 stops

LHR15:40London Heathrow

£840

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

06:40-22:28

2 stops21h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

13:02-17:40

2 stops22h 38m

£590

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 20/2

07:05-22:28

3 stops21h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

13:02-18:30

2 stops23h 28m

£628

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

06:40-22:28

2 stops21h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

13:02-16:00

2 stops20h 58m

£635

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

06:10-18:04

2 stops17h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 14/4

18:19-16:20

2 stops16h 01m

£765

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 11/4

11:10-18:04

1 stop12h 54m

Des Moines

Tue 14/4

14:38-07:20

1 stop10h 42m

£774

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 27/1

13:35-10:50

2 stops15h 15m

£795

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Tue 20/1

18:15-21:50

2 stops33h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 27/1

11:30-09:15

2 stops15h 45m

£826

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 17/4

09:15-21:52

2 stops18h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 25/4

18:45-18:35

2 stops17h 50m

£858

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 22/1

19:40-21:04

2 stops31h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 26/1

11:42-19:00

2 stops25h 18m

£914

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Fri 20/2

07:50-18:34

2 stops16h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

12:47-08:50

2 stops38h 03m

£921

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between London and Des Moines?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from London to Des Moines. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £706. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in May, then you should wait until September to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £713.

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

The cheapest day to depart from London to Des Moines is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £685. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £1,028. 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 London to Des Moines when you can find flight prices for as low as £693. 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 £815.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from London when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around £799 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 London for as low as £656 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Des Moines flight.

How have London to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

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Fastest flight time	12h 59m
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The fastest flight from London to Des Moines takes 12h 59m

There are no direct flights from London to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from London to Des Moines.

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How far is London to Des Moines by plane?
The straight-line distance from London to Des Moines is 4183.7 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 49m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from London to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from London to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from London to Des Moines Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from London to Des Moines Airport is 5 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from London to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from London to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from London to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from London to Des Moines is British Airways (29% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Finnair (19%), United Airlines (19%), and Lufthansa (11%).

Best airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom £186	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,072 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £449	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,564 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £559	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,334 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 675 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £664	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,616 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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