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

British Airways is the most popular carrier operating from London to Des Moines

Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Finnair, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from London according to our data. Finnair is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 6 as of November 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.

£291 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 typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £700 to £801. The lowest price recently found on this route was £768.

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20:15 - 21:51LHR-DSM

31h 36m2 stops

12:47 - 10:25DSM-LHR

15h 38m1 stop

£768Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

15:45 - 22:27LHR-DSM

12h 42m1 stop

19:00 - 08:35DSM-LHR

31h 35m1 stop

£791British Airways

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Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

11:20 - 13:16LGW-DSM

55h 56m2 stops

14:07 - 07:30DSM-LGW

36h 23m2 stops

£821American Airlines

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Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

08:30 - 21:32LHR-DSM

19h 02m2 stops

13:05 - 05:55DSM-LHR

10h 50m1 stop

£845Lufthansa

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Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

08:30 - 21:32LHR-DSM

19h 02m2 stops

13:05 - 05:55DSM-LHR

10h 50m1 stop

£846Lufthansa

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Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

19:40 - 22:27LHR-DSM

32h 47m2 stops

12:47 - 16:35DSM-LHR

21h 48m2 stops

£855Iberia

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Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

19:30 - 22:33LHR-DSM

33h 03m2 stops

14:17 - 16:00DSM-LHR

19h 43m2 stops

£942Scandinavian Airlines

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Wed, 26 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov

06:50 - 18:35LCY-DSM

17h 45m2 stops

15:26 - 12:40DSM-LCY

15h 14m2 stops

£1,047Aer Lingus

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Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

06:50 - 17:57LCY-DSM

17h 07m2 stops

15:55 - 12:40DSM-LCY

14h 45m2 stops

£1,106Aer Lingus

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

19:40 - 23:51LGW-DSM

34h 11m2 stops

08:45 - 19:00DSM-LGW

28h 15m2 stops

£1,824Iberia

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Fri, 26 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan

American Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on London to Des Moines flight tickets

American Airlines

5 Mar

LGW11:20London Gatwick

55h 56m

2 stops

DSM13:16Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM14:07Des Moines

36h 23m

2 stops

LGW07:30London Gatwick

£821

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American Airlines

5 Mar

LGW11:20London Gatwick

31h 56m

2 stops

DSM13:16Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM07:14Des Moines

43h 16m

2 stops

LGW07:30London Gatwick

£823

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American Airlines

5 Mar

LGW11:20London Gatwick

31h 56m

2 stops

DSM13:16Des Moines

9 Mar

DSM14:07Des Moines

36h 23m

2 stops

LGW07:30London Gatwick

£824

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United Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on London to Des Moines flight tickets

United Airlines

26 Dec

LHR11:10London Heathrow

16h 30m

2 stops

DSM21:40Des Moines

29 Dec

DSM08:00Des Moines

17h 55m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£943

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United Airlines

26 Dec

LHR11:10London Heathrow

16h 30m

2 stops

DSM21:40Des Moines

29 Dec

DSM15:14Des Moines

19h 51m

2 stops

LHR17:05London Heathrow

£959

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United Airlines

26 Nov

LHR13:00London Heathrow

14h 32m

2 stops

DSM21:32Des Moines

30 Nov

DSM11:26Des Moines

12h 29m

1 stop

LHR05:55London Heathrow

£1,132

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

20:15-21:51

2 stops31h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

12:47-10:25

1 stop15h 38m

£768

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

15:45-22:27

1 stop12h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

19:00-08:35

1 stop31h 35m

£791

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:20-13:16

2 stops55h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

14:07-07:30

2 stops36h 23m

£821

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

08:30-21:32

2 stops19h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 30/11

13:05-05:55

1 stop10h 50m

£845

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

08:30-21:32

2 stops19h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 30/11

13:05-05:55

1 stop10h 50m

£846

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

19:40-22:27

2 stops32h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 28/2

12:47-16:35

2 stops21h 48m

£855

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 26/11

19:30-22:33

2 stops33h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 30/11

14:17-16:00

2 stops19h 43m

£942

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 17/12

06:50-18:35

2 stops17h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 31/12

15:26-12:40

2 stops15h 14m

£1,047

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 11/12

06:50-17:57

2 stops17h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 18/12

15:55-12:40

2 stops14h 45m

£1,106

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 26/12

19:40-23:51

2 stops34h 11m

Des Moines

Fri 2/1

08:45-19:00

2 stops28h 15m

£1,824

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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, March 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 £715. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in March, then you should wait until May to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £716.

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 £694. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £1,042. 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 £702. 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 £826.

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 £809 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 £665 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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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 50m.
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 6 as of November 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 (27% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Finnair (22%), United Airlines (16%), and Lufthansa (13%).

Best airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom £194	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,017 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £482	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,520 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £569	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,334 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £617	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,572 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £659	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 673 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £945	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,370 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights

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