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

British Airways, Iberia, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from London to Des Moines

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 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 3 as of September 2026.

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.

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

21h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15:03 - 09:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

37h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£704Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

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

21h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:27 - 18:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 13m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£704Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

20:35 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

31h 55m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:00 - 19:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

30h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£711Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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

£763Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

07:40 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:50 - 13:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£783Lufthansa

Thu, 19 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

11:45 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:01 - 07:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 04m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

£789Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

13:35 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:18 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

32h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£789Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

06:20 - 20:40LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:30 - 07:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

£792Virgin 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

£910British Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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

£911British Airways

Thu, 15 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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17:00 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 26m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£722Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£724Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£734Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:40 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 46m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£807Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

17:00 - 22:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 26m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:34 - 21:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£829Scandinavian Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:25 - 20:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

15:11 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£981Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:25 - 20:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

15:11 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£983Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

11:25 - 20:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

15:11 - 08:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£984Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:55 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 02m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:55 - 11:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£990Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

06:55 - 17:57LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 02m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

18:55 - 11:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£993Lufthansa

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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Scandinavian Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

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Scandinavian Airlines

19 Oct

LHR17:00London Heathrow

35h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM15:03Des Moines

21h 37m

2 stops

LHR17:40London Heathrow

£618

Scandinavian Airlines

16 Oct

LHR06:40London Heathrow

21h 53m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM15:03Des Moines

37h 17m

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LHR09:20London Heathrow

£704

Scandinavian Airlines

10 Sept

LHR17:00London Heathrow

35h 26m

2 stops

DSM22:26Des Moines

24 Sept

DSM14:34Des Moines

19h 26m

2 stops

LHR16:00London Heathrow

£722

Lufthansa flights from London to Des Moines

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Lufthansa

24 Nov

LHR08:45London Heathrow

19h 10m

2 stops

DSM21:55Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM13:15Des Moines

16h 45m

1 stop

LHR12:00London Heathrow

£763

Lufthansa

19 Oct

LHR09:30London Heathrow

20h 05m

2 stops

DSM23:35Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM11:22Des Moines

19h 38m

1 stop

LHR12:00London Heathrow

£779

Lufthansa

19 Nov

LHR07:40London Heathrow

20h 15m

2 stops

DSM21:55Des Moines

26 Nov

DSM09:50Des Moines

21h 10m

2 stops

LHR13:00London Heathrow

£783

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Mon 26/10

15:03-09:20

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£704

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Fri 16/10

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£704

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Tue 24/11

20:35-22:30

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£711

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£763

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09:50-13:00

2 stops21h 10m

£783

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Tue 24/11

11:45-20:40

2 stops14h 55m

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11:01-07:05

1 stop14h 04m

£789

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Tue 24/11

13:35-17:28

1 stop33h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

18:18-08:45

2 stops32h 27m

£789

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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 24/11

06:20-20:40

2 stops20h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

10:30-07:45

1 stop15h 15m

£792

LondonDes Moines

LCY London City - DSM Des Moines

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 15/10

19:15-00:14

2 stops34h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 19/10

09:26-09:00

2 stops41h 34m

£910

LondonDes Moines

LCY London City - DSM Des Moines

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 15/10

19:15-00:14

2 stops34h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 19/10

09:26-09:00

2 stops41h 34m

£911

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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 £780 to £907.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £618.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, January 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 £727. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in January, then you should wait until November to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £756.

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

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a London to Des Moines flight.

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Best price found	£396
Fastest flight time	14h 33m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from London in the past 72 hours is £396. The best return flight deal from London to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £704.

The fastest flight from London to Des Moines takes 14h 33m

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 14h 33m.
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 3 as of September 2026.
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 (45% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are American Airlines (20%), Virgin Atlantic (20%), and United Airlines (14%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 696 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £643	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,204 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £782	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,223 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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