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.

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

Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and American Airlines 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?

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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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14:10 - 21:33LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:21 - 12:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

13h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

£653United Airlines

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

12:15 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 15m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:00 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£709Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

12:15 - 22:30LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 15m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

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

30h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£709Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

06:35 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

40h 53m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:15 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

27h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£719Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

11:35 - 20:36LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

06:15 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£723Lufthansa

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:00 - 22:50LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 50m2 stops Zurich Chicago O'Hare Intl

06:05 - 05:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£782United Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:00 - 22:34LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 34m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

05:30 - 15:45DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

28h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

£797Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:00 - 22:34LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

18h 34m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:00 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

16h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

£803Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:45 - 19:19LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 - 12:15DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£851British Airways

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

15:40 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

20:05 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

28h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£855British Airways

Wed, 16 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

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09:15 - 17:28LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

38h 13m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:22 - 17:55DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

20h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,119Lufthansa

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

06:40 - 22:37LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 57m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 - 17:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

24h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£1,144Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

09:45 - 19:19LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

17:56 - 10:50DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

10h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,195British Airways

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

08:00 - 21:23LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

19h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:22 - 12:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,245Lufthansa

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

09:50 - 00:20LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

20h 30m3 stops Glasgow Intl Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

07:05 - 21:35DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

32h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

£1,262Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

18:30 - 21:23LCY London City-DSM Des Moines

32h 53m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 08:40DSM Des Moines-LCY London City

18h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,293Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

17:40 - 19:14LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

31h 34m3 stops Madrid Barajas Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:23 - 09:30DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

14h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£3,236Multiple Airlines

Fri, 21 Aug - Thu, 17 Sep

21:25 - 21:00LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

29h 35m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Denver Intl

07:15 - 20:20DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

31h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£3,703Multiple Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

06:55 - 21:23LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

20h 28m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:23 - 06:45DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£3,979Lufthansa

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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

13h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

15:22 - 09:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

11h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£3,979Lufthansa

Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

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Iberia flights from London to Des Moines

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Iberia

14 Sept

LHR09:45London Heathrow

13h 41m

1 stop

DSM17:26Des Moines

21 Sept

DSM14:29Des Moines

11h 11m

1 stop

LHR07:40London Heathrow

£740

Iberia

24 Nov

LHR12:35London Heathrow

12h 22m

1 stop

DSM18:57Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM13:58Des Moines

10h 57m

1 stop

LHR06:55London Heathrow

£740

Iberia

16 Nov

LHR16:30London Heathrow

13h 44m

1 stop

DSM00:14Des Moines

30 Nov

DSM09:27Des Moines

15h 28m

1 stop

LHR06:55London Heathrow

£754

United Airlines flights from London to Des Moines

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United Airlines

10 Sept

LHR14:10London Heathrow

13h 23m

1 stop

DSM21:33Des Moines

20 Sept

DSM17:21Des Moines

13h 14m

1 stop

LHR12:35London Heathrow

£653

United Airlines

17 Nov

LHR09:00London Heathrow

19h 25m

2 stops

DSM22:25Des Moines

29 Nov

DSM18:45Des Moines

31h 10m

1 stop

LHR07:55London Heathrow

£782

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

£784

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Thu 10/9

14:10-21:33

1 stop13h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 20/9

17:21-12:35

1 stop13h 14m

£653

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Tue 24/11

12:15-22:30

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Wed 9/12

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2 stops21h 50m

£709

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Tue 24/11

12:15-22:30

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Des Moines

Wed 9/12

07:00-19:30

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£709

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Tue 24/11

06:35-17:28

2 stops40h 53m

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Wed 9/12

20:15-05:55

1 stop27h 40m

£719

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Tue 24/11

11:35-20:36

1 stop15h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

06:15-05:55

1 stop17h 40m

£723

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Wed 18/11

09:00-22:50

2 stops19h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 30/11

06:05-05:55

1 stop17h 50m

£782

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 24/11

10:00-22:34

2 stops18h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

05:30-15:45

2 stops28h 15m

£797

LondonDes Moines

LGW London Gatwick - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 24/11

10:00-22:34

2 stops18h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 9/12

11:00-09:00

2 stops16h 00m

£803

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 3/9

09:45-19:19

1 stop15h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 23/9

10:35-12:15

1 stop19h 40m

£851

LondonDes Moines

LHR London Heathrow - DSM Des Moines

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 16/12

15:40-00:26

1 stop14h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 5/1

20:05-06:55

1 stop28h 50m

£855

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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 £908 to £1,133.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £653.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, September 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 £721. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in September, then you should wait until January to fly from London, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £723.

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Best price found	£412
Fastest flight time	15h 01m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from London in the past 72 hours is £412. The best return flight deal from London to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £653.

The fastest flight from London to Des Moines takes 15h 01m

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 15h 01m.
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 (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are United Airlines (24%), American Airlines (18%), and Virgin Atlantic (18%).

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Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £631	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £632	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,101 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £640	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,179 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £773	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,204 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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