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£256+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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— DSM
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Return from

£657

One-way from

£256

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£815
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 14m total
  • London to Des Moines
5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 12/516:40LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/515:20DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4£657
Thu 29/508:05LGW - DSM
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/617:50DSM - LGW
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£701
Thu 29/508:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/617:50DSM - LHR
3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£742
Mon 12/506:55LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 57mLufthansa
Mon 19/518:45DSM - LHR
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4£783
Wed 7/512:40LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 12mAir Canada
Wed 21/505:45DSM - LHR
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 13/4£852
Wed 7/509:15LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 28mBritish Airways
Sat 31/514:20DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4£903
Fri 30/512:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 6/618:35DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4£975
Wed 7/519:20LCY - DSM
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/515:34DSM - LCY
2 stops21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£986
Tue 15/707:40LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 59mAer Lingus
Sat 30/810:03DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 02mAer Lingus
Deal found 14/4£995
Sat 31/506:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 15/814:14DSM - LHR
2 stops37h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£1,046
Wed 7/506:45LCY - DSM
2 stops16h 58mAer Lingus
Wed 21/511:53DSM - LCY
2 stops16h 27mAer Lingus
Deal found 13/4£1,049
Fri 25/409:20LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 17mDelta
Fri 16/514:15DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 14/4£1,084

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

16:40-14:39

2 stops27h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

15:20-11:35

1 stop14h 15m

£657

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 29/5

08:05-14:50

2 stops36h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 5/6

17:50-09:50

3 stops34h 00m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

08:30-22:45

2 stops20h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 5/6

17:50-21:00

3 stops21h 10m

£742

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

06:55-21:52

2 stops20h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

18:45-09:40

2 stops32h 55m

£783

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

12:40-21:52

2 stops15h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 21/5

05:45-11:50

2 stops24h 05m

£852

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

09:15-17:43

1 stop14h 28m

Des Moines

Sat 31/5

14:20-07:20

1 stop11h 00m

£903

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

12:25-21:06

1 stop14h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

18:35-13:30

1 stop12h 55m

£975

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Wed 7/5

19:20-17:50

2 stops28h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 21/5

15:34-18:35

2 stops21h 01m

£986

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

07:40-17:39

2 stops15h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 30/8

10:03-09:05

2 stops17h 02m

£995

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

06:40-22:30

2 stops21h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 15/8

14:14-09:20

2 stops37h 06m

£1,046

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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 11 April 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 18 hours 51 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 15 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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 (13 hours 34 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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