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

WestJet, British Airways, 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 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 4 as of August 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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17:00 - 22:34LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 34m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:58 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

20h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£591Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

17:00 - 22:34LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 34m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:58 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

20h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£592Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

17:00 - 22:34LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 34m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:58 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

20h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£593Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

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

13h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£780Lufthansa

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

11:05 - 21:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:23 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£781Lufthansa

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

08:45 - 10:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

31h 41m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

33h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£787United Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

08:45 - 10:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

31h 41m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:02 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

33h 43m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

£787United Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep

20:25 - 19:15LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

28h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

05:30 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£788Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

20:25 - 19:15LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

28h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

05:30 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£789Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

11:10 - 17:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

12h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:44 - 09:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£811British Airways

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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07:25 - 18:09LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 44m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,325Lufthansa

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

14:10 - 22:56LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:21 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,334Lufthansa

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

08:50 - 00:20LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 30m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:26 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,379Aer Lingus

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

17:00 - 22:37LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

35h 37m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:28 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

25h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£1,385Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

14:10 - 22:56LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:21 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,403Lufthansa

Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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

33h 07m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:54 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 06m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£1,405Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

11:05 - 22:56LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

17h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:20 - 15:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

18h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

£1,419Lufthansa

Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

07:25 - 18:09LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 44m2 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

£1,430United Airlines

Sun, 9 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

08:45 - 21:22LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 37m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:32 - 10:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

16h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

£1,491United Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

08:45 - 21:22LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

18h 37m2 stops Zurich 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

£1,491United Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Des Moines

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Virgin Atlantic

20 Sept

LHR20:55London Heathrow

27h 14m

2 stops

DSM18:09Des Moines

29 Sept

DSM14:34Des Moines

14h 06m

2 stops

LHR10:40London Heathrow

£790

Virgin Atlantic

24 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

18h 34m

2 stops

DSM22:34Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM10:21Des Moines

23h 24m

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LGW15:45London Gatwick

£806

Virgin Atlantic

24 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

18h 34m

2 stops

DSM22:34Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM11:00Des Moines

16h 00m

2 stops

LGW09:00London Gatwick

£806

United Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

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United Airlines

14 Sept

LHR07:25London Heathrow

16h 32m

2 stops

DSM17:57Des Moines

21 Sept

DSM15:22Des Moines

15h 38m

2 stops

LHR13:00London Heathrow

£786

United Airlines

14 Sept

LHR07:25London Heathrow

16h 32m

2 stops

DSM17:57Des Moines

21 Sept

DSM08:00Des Moines

15h 55m

3 stops

LHR05:55London Heathrow

£786

United Airlines

1 Sept

LHR08:45London Heathrow

31h 41m

2 stops

DSM10:26Des Moines

7 Sept

DSM15:02Des Moines

33h 43m

2 stops

LHR06:45London Heathrow

£787

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08:45-10:26

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15:20-06:45

1 stop33h 25m

£787

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08:45-10:26

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Des Moines

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15:02-06:45

2 stops33h 43m

£787

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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 24/11

20:25-19:15

2 stops28h 50m

Des Moines

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05:30-09:00

1 stop21h 30m

£788

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LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 24/11

20:25-19:15

2 stops28h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

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1 stop21h 30m

£789

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Tue 15/9

11:10-17:26

1 stop12h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 22/9

14:44-09:05

1 stop12h 21m

£811

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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 £963 to £1,134.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £591.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, November 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 £700. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in November, then you should wait until September to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £711.

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Fastest flight time	14h 42m
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The fastest flight from London to Des Moines takes 14h 42m

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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 42m.
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 4 as of August 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 (36% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (26%), American Airlines (16%), and Virgin Atlantic (12%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,061 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £646	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,150 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £780	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,176 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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