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£272+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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— DSM
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
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Flights to Des Moines in 2025

Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Return from

£635

One-way from

£272

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£721
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • London to Des Moines
5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2025.

Wed 7/507:25LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/508:00DSM - LHR
2 stops20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3£635
Sun 4/508:55LGW - DSM
3 stops44h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/518:45DSM - LGW
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£724
Tue 27/507:40LHR - DSM
3 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/608:35DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£777
Wed 7/509:20LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 14/518:35DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 23/3£813
Thu 8/511:20LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 10mAir France
Mon 12/514:15DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 15mAir France
Deal found 22/3£815
Tue 22/409:30LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 22mAir Canada
Mon 5/515:34DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3£824
Thu 8/506:55LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 55mLufthansa
Mon 12/511:26DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 22/3£831
Sat 10/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 24mBritish Airways
Sat 31/518:13DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/3£916
Thu 24/408:45LCY - DSM
2 stops19h 07mLufthansa
Thu 8/511:26DSM - LCY
2 stops14h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 23/3£917
Mon 23/608:45LCY - DSM
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/706:24DSM - LCY
2 stops19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£940
Mon 26/506:30LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Mon 9/610:15DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 21/3£947
Mon 26/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/613:01DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/3£961

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

07:25-17:50

2 stops16h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

08:00-10:40

2 stops20h 40m

£635

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 4/5

08:55-23:13

3 stops44h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 11/5

18:45-10:45

2 stops34h 00m

£724

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

07:40-14:32

3 stops36h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

08:35-11:55

2 stops21h 20m

£777

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

09:20-17:50

1 stop14h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 14/5

18:35-13:30

1 stop12h 55m

£813

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

11:20-22:30

1 stop17h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

14:15-13:30

1 stop17h 15m

£815

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

09:30-21:52

2 stops18h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 7/5

11:26-09:35

2 stops16h 09m

£824

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/5

07:25-21:52

2 stops20h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 12/5

11:26-12:20

2 stops18h 54m

£831

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

12:15-23:39

1 stop17h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 31/5

18:13-10:30

1 stop10h 17m

£916

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 24/4

08:45-21:52

2 stops19h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 8/5

11:26-08:20

2 stops14h 54m

£917

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Mon 23/6

08:45-22:45

2 stops20h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

06:24-08:10

2 stops19h 46m

£940

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Deals found on 22/3

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Best time to book a flight to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights to Des Moines is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from London to Des Moines takes 15 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines are Finnair, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated 23 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and Air France to Des Moines to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

Getting around Des Moines

Renting a car provides great flexibility (but beware of icy conditions during the winter). The city is known to be quite cycle-friendly as well, and the bus network will let you take your bikes on board, making it possible to access most parts of town without a rental car. Taxis are always available to book, but don’t rely on being able to hail them.

Des Moines airport overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 5km (3 miles) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.

  • When is the best time to fly to Des Moines?

    If you are seeking a cultural holiday, then there is really no bad time to go to Des Moines. For outdoor activities, summer is the best time to visit (between June and September), although there are snow-based activities available as well. A trip in June may balance lower prices with outdoor festivals and good conditions for hiking and boating.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines?

    For a flight to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Finnair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, London offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 47 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).

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