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 34% 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.

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

WestJet, United Airlines, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from London to Des Moines

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.

£417 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 £729 to £1,147. The lowest price recently found on this route was £591.

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06:40 - 22:29

LHR

DSM

21h 49m2 stops

11:46 - 21:40

DSM

LHR

27h 54m2 stops

£591Scandinavian Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

13:50 - 13:46

LHR

DSM

29h 56m2 stops

07:00 - 06:30

DSM

LHR

17h 30m1 stop

£602Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:00 - 21:50

LHR

DSM

18h 50m2 stops

08:00 - 07:55

DSM

LHR

17h 55m1 stop

£699United Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

09:00 - 21:50

LHR

DSM

18h 50m2 stops

14:59 - 07:30

DSM

LHR

34h 31m1 stop

£700United Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

06:35 - 17:47

LHR

DSM

17h 12m2 stops

18:55 - 15:50

DSM

LHR

14h 55m2 stops

£707Lufthansa

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

12:35 - 21:04

LHR

DSM

14h 29m1 stop

18:38 - 11:35

DSM

LHR

10h 57m1 stop

£709British Airways

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

19:15 - 23:26

LCY

DSM

34h 11m2 stops

18:19 - 08:35

DSM

LCY

32h 16m2 stops

£899British Airways

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 14 May

18:30 - 21:36

LCY

DSM

33h 06m2 stops

11:30 - 17:55

DSM

LCY

24h 25m2 stops

£913Lufthansa

Thu, 30 Apr - Wed, 13 May

12:00 - 23:26

LCY

DSM

17h 26m2 stops

12:49 - 12:45

DSM

LCY

17h 56m2 stops

£1,070Aer Lingus

Sat, 2 May - Wed, 13 May

06:45 - 20:02

LCY

DSM

19h 17m2 stops

05:00 - 09:05

DSM

LCY

22h 05m2 stops

£1,098Aer Lingus

Thu, 11 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

United Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

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

United Airlines

10 Feb

LHR09:00London Heathrow

18h 50m

2 stops

DSM21:50Des Moines

17 Feb

DSM08:00Des Moines

17h 55m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£699

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United Airlines

2 Feb

LHR09:00London Heathrow

18h 50m

2 stops

DSM21:50Des Moines

16 Feb

DSM14:59Des Moines

34h 31m

1 stop

LHR07:30London Heathrow

£700

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United Airlines

12 Feb

LHR06:30London Heathrow

17h 17m

2 stops

DSM17:47Des Moines

16 Feb

DSM15:24Des Moines

13h 26m

2 stops

LHR10:50London Heathrow

£704

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British Airways flights from London to Des Moines

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British Airways

10 Feb

LHR12:35London Heathrow

14h 29m

1 stop

DSM21:04Des Moines

17 Feb

DSM18:38Des Moines

10h 57m

1 stop

LHR11:35London Heathrow

£709

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British Airways

28 Apr

LHR06:10London Heathrow

23h 16m

2 stops

DSM23:26Des Moines

10 May

DSM18:19Des Moines

31h 01m

1 stop

LHR07:20London Heathrow

£719

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British Airways

27 Apr

LHR19:25London Heathrow

28h 39m

2 stops

DSM18:04Des Moines

13 May

DSM18:19Des Moines

11h 56m

1 stop

LHR12:15London Heathrow

£726

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

06:40-22:29

2 stops21h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 16/2

11:46-21:40

2 stops27h 54m

£591

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

13:50-13:46

2 stops29h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

07:00-06:30

1 stop17h 30m

£602

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 17/2

08:00-07:55

1 stop17h 55m

£699

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 16/2

14:59-07:30

1 stop34h 31m

£700

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

06:35-17:47

2 stops17h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 17/2

18:55-15:50

2 stops14h 55m

£707

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

12:35-21:04

1 stop14h 29m

Des Moines

Tue 17/2

18:38-11:35

1 stop10h 57m

£709

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 30/4

19:15-23:26

2 stops34h 11m

Des Moines

Thu 14/5

18:19-08:35

2 stops32h 16m

£899

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 30/4

18:30-21:36

2 stops33h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 13/5

11:30-17:55

2 stops24h 25m

£913

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Sat 2/5

12:00-23:26

2 stops17h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 13/5

12:49-12:45

2 stops17h 56m

£1,070

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 11/6

06:45-20:02

2 stops19h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 18/6

05:00-09:05

2 stops22h 05m

£1,098

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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 £698. 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 £704.

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 £677. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £1,016. 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 £685. 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 £805.

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 £786 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 £648 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% 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	17h 15m
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The fastest flight from London to Des Moines takes 17h 15m

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 17h 15m.
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 (33% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (21%), Finnair (19%), and Virgin Atlantic (11%).

Best airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom £183	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,116 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £444	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,617 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £552	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,339 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £601	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,657 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £642	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 677 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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