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— DSM
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Return from

£730

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£807
6/2-13/2
  • 6/2-13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 14m total
  • London to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights to Des Moines
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Wed 28/509:15LHR - DSM
1 stop18h 30mFinnair
Sat 14/614:00DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Deal found 16/1£656
Thu 6/212:10LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/207:00DSM - LHR
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£730
Wed 12/211:45LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 12mKLM
Wed 19/211:30DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 15/1£794
Thu 6/220:25LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 13/207:00DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1£804
Thu 13/307:40LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/515:34DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£829
Thu 6/209:20LCY - DSM
2 stops19h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/207:30DSM - LCY
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£835
Mon 26/506:55LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 04mLufthansa
Mon 16/611:25DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£892
Thu 13/311:00LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 46mBritish Airways
Sun 25/516:22DSM - LHR
1 stop32h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£901
Thu 13/306:30LHR - DSM
2 stops14h 57mDelta
Sun 25/510:55DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/1£902
Tue 27/509:20LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 18mAir France
Thu 12/610:15DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 40mAir France
Deal found 16/1£907
Wed 28/512:00LGW - DSM
2 stops34h 40mAir France
Sat 14/617:35DSM - LGW
2 stops34h 25mAir France
Deal found 16/1£910
Sat 15/208:40LCY - DSM
2 stops18h 38mDelta
Sat 22/215:00DSM - LCY
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Deal found 16/1£913

Find flights to Des Moines within your budget

Locate flights to Des Moines that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 6/2

12:10-22:14

1 stop16h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 13/2

07:00-10:10

1 stop21h 10m

£730

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

10:00-20:57

2 stops16h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 19/2

07:00-06:50

2 stops17h 50m

£794

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 6/2

20:25-22:31

2 stops32h 06m

Des Moines

Thu 13/2

07:00-06:50

2 stops17h 50m

£804

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 15/2

14:10-22:28

1 stop14h 18m

Des Moines

Sat 22/2

06:35-09:15

1 stop20h 40m

£807

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

07:40-23:25

2 stops20h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 21/5

15:34-08:20

1 stop10h 46m

£829

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 6/2

09:20-22:56

2 stops19h 36m

Des Moines

Thu 13/2

07:30-16:35

2 stops27h 05m

£835

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

11:00-17:46

1 stop11h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 25/5

16:22-07:20

1 stop32h 58m

£901

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Sat 15/2

08:40-21:18

2 stops18h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 22/2

15:00-13:15

2 stops16h 15m

£913

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 6/2

08:50-18:22

3 stops39h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 13/2

07:30-10:35

1 stop21h 05m

£940

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 13/3

10:00-17:56

2 stops36h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 25/5

18:50-16:25

2 stops15h 35m

£1,447

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Travel insights for flights to Des Moines

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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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Des Moines is 30 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 13 hours 48 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 17 January 2025.
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.8
Okay
7,094 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,511 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 (11 hours 25 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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