Which airlines fly to Des Moines?

Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from United Kingdom according to our data. Virgin Atlantic is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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 United Kingdom to Des Moines?

United Airlines, Iberia, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from United Kingdom to Des Moines

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

The flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from London (a popular airport in United Kingdom) to Des Moines (the most popular airport in Des Moines), then the flight time is 16h 05m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in United Kingdom) to Des Moines, then the average flight time is 16h 59m.

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Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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19:30 - 22:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

33h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:59 - 16:00DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£619Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

06:40 - 22:29LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 49m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:15 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

22h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£685Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 10 Jan - Mon, 10 May

10:10 - 22:29MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 19m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:04 - 18:30DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

25h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen

£686Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 10 Jan - Mon, 10 May

09:25 - 21:13BHX Birmingham-DSM Des Moines

17h 48m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

06:13 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-BHX Birmingham

20h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

£787Delta

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

11:10 - 21:55LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

16h 45m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:22 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£788Lufthansa

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

07:40 - 17:28LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 48m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:23 - 07:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

14h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£788Lufthansa

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

07:35 - 00:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

22h 51m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:31 - 06:55DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£814British Airways

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

06:05 - 00:18LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

24h 13m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:31 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£814British Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

12:40 - 10:44MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

28h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

14:59 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

11h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£911Delta

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

05:50 - 20:43MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

20h 53m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

05:30 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

21h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£911Delta

Wed, 11 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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12:15 - 19:21LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:58 - 08:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,159British Airways

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

07:35 - 17:27LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

15h 52m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

09:25 - 10:25DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

19h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,171Iberia

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:30 - 17:48LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

14h 18m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

08:00 - 07:10DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

£1,181Air Canada

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

20:40 - 19:21LGW London Gatwick-DSM Des Moines

28h 41m2 stops Madrid Barajas Chicago O'Hare Intl

19:31 - 20:00DSM Des Moines-LGW London Gatwick

42h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Madrid Barajas

£1,183Iberia

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

09:45 - 17:26LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

13h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

14:01 - 08:05DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

12h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,188British Airways

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

08:00 - 23:35LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

21h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:24 - 10:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

15h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£1,237Lufthansa

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

06:55 - 08:39LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

31h 44m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:24 - 16:35DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

21h 11m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main Paris Charles de Gaulle

£3,171Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

06:55 - 00:04LHR London Heathrow-DSM Des Moines

23h 09m3 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

13:24 - 12:40DSM Des Moines-LHR London Heathrow

17h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

£3,226Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

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Delta flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines

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12 Nov

BHX09:25Birmingham

17h 48m

2 stops

DSM21:13Des Moines

19 Nov

DSM06:13Des Moines

20h 22m

2 stops

BHX08:35Birmingham

£787

Delta

2 Nov

LGW10:00London Gatwick

18h 33m

2 stops

DSM22:33Des Moines

8 Nov

DSM17:50Des Moines

15h 55m

2 stops

LGW15:45London Gatwick

£862

Delta

15 Oct

LHR08:40London Heathrow

18h 20m

2 stops

DSM21:00Des Moines

26 Oct

DSM17:50Des Moines

14h 55m

2 stops

LHR13:45London Heathrow

£899

Virgin Atlantic flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines

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Virgin Atlantic

24 Nov

LHR10:50London Heathrow

17h 45m

1 stop

DSM22:35Des Moines

9 Dec

DSM14:58Des Moines

14h 42m

1 stop

LHR11:40London Heathrow

£806

Virgin Atlantic

14 Oct

LHR11:45London Heathrow

14h 55m

2 stops

DSM20:40Des Moines

28 Oct

DSM15:46Des Moines

10h 19m

1 stop

LHR07:05London Heathrow

£846

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£814

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£814

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12:40-10:44

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14:59-08:45

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£911

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05:50-20:43

2 stops20h 53m

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05:30-08:45

1 stop21h 15m

£911

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to Des Moines. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £793. If you don’t want to visit Des Moines in November, then you should wait until October to fly from United Kingdom, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £829.

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Best price found	£418
Fastest flight time	16h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £418. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £619.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Des Moines takes 16h 35m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
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As of October 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from United Kingdom to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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British Airways	PriceFrom £793	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,241 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £796	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,251 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £821	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Delta	PriceFrom £948	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,615 reviews	Search Delta flights

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