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.

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

British Airways, American Airlines, and United 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?

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.

£325 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 £661 to £985. The lowest price recently found on this route was £650.

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18:40 - 22:31LHR-DSM

33h 51m2 stops

13:03 - 16:00DSM-LHR

20h 57m2 stops

£650Scandinavian Airlines

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Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

17:00 - 22:33LHR-DSM

35h 33m2 stops

14:17 - 16:00DSM-LHR

19h 43m2 stops

£790Scandinavian Airlines

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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

17:00 - 22:33LHR-DSM

35h 33m2 stops

14:17 - 21:40DSM-LHR

25h 23m2 stops

£791Scandinavian Airlines

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Sat, 15 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

09:00 - 21:37LHR-DSM

18h 37m2 stops

11:35 - 06:40DSM-LHR

13h 05m2 stops

£798United Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

14:10 - 23:48LHR-DSM

15h 38m1 stop

17:01 - 10:25DSM-LHR

11h 24m1 stop

£807British Airways

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

11:20 - 13:16LGW-DSM

31h 56m2 stops

07:14 - 07:30DSM-LGW

19h 16m2 stops

£825American Airlines

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Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

09:20 - 20:46LCY-DSM

17h 26m2 stops

10:20 - 07:15DSM-LCY

14h 55m2 stops

£842Virgin Atlantic

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

09:40 - 21:32LCY-DSM

41h 52m2 stops

13:05 - 16:40DSM-LCY

21h 35m2 stops

£871Lufthansa

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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec

19:05 - 21:04LHR-DSM

31h 59m2 stops

17:01 - 06:55DSM-LHR

31h 54m1 stop

£896British Airways

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Sun, 25 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

08:40 - 21:15LHR-DSM

18h 35m2 stops

11:00 - 07:05DSM-LHR

14h 05m1 stop

£1,107Virgin Atlantic

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British Airways flights from London to Des Moines

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British Airways

3 Dec

LHR14:10London Heathrow

15h 38m

1 stop

DSM23:48Des Moines

10 Dec

DSM17:01Des Moines

11h 24m

1 stop

LHR10:25London Heathrow

£807

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British Airways

25 Jan

LHR19:05London Heathrow

31h 59m

2 stops

DSM21:04Des Moines

31 Jan

DSM17:01Des Moines

31h 54m

1 stop

LHR06:55London Heathrow

£896

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British Airways

25 Jan

LHR14:10London Heathrow

12h 54m

1 stop

DSM21:04Des Moines

31 Jan

DSM17:01Des Moines

31h 54m

1 stop

LHR06:55London Heathrow

£944

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Virgin Atlantic flights from London to Des Moines

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on London to Des Moines flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

3 Dec

LCY09:20London City

17h 26m

2 stops

DSM20:46Des Moines

10 Dec

DSM10:20Des Moines

14h 55m

2 stops

LCY07:15London City

£842

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Virgin Atlantic

15 Nov

LHR08:40London Heathrow

18h 35m

2 stops

DSM21:15Des Moines

17 Nov

DSM11:00Des Moines

14h 05m

1 stop

LHR07:05London Heathrow

£1,107

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Virgin Atlantic

15 Nov

LHR09:40London Heathrow

18h 53m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

17 Nov

DSM11:28Des Moines

14h 22m

1 stop

LHR07:50London Heathrow

£1,110

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

18:40-22:31

2 stops33h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 31/1

13:03-16:00

2 stops20h 57m

£650

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

17:00-22:33

2 stops35h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

14:17-16:00

2 stops19h 43m

£790

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

17:00-22:33

2 stops35h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

14:17-21:40

2 stops25h 23m

£791

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

09:00-21:37

2 stops18h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 10/12

11:35-06:40

2 stops13h 05m

£798

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 3/12

14:10-23:48

1 stop15h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 10/12

17:01-10:25

1 stop11h 24m

£807

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

11:20-13:16

2 stops31h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 9/3

07:14-07:30

2 stops19h 16m

£825

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 3/12

09:20-20:46

2 stops17h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 10/12

10:20-07:15

2 stops14h 55m

£842

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 27/11

09:40-21:32

2 stops41h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

13:05-16:40

2 stops21h 35m

£871

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

19:05-21:04

2 stops31h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 31/1

17:01-06:55

1 stop31h 54m

£896

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/11

08:40-21:15

2 stops18h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 17/11

11:00-07:05

1 stop14h 05m

£1,107

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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 £708. 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 £723.

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 £701. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around £1,052. 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 £709. 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 £834.

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 £826 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 £631 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.

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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 58m.
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 £196	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,003 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £486	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,496 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,335 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £623	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,555 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £665	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 672 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,365 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights

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