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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Des Moines from £260

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — DSM
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£701

One-way from

£260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£815
29/5-5/6
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 70h 45m total
  • London to Des Moines
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5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 29/508:05LGW - DSM
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/617:50DSM - LGW
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£701
Tue 20/511:35LGW - DSM
2 stops18h 04mIberia
Fri 23/518:13DSM - LGW
2 stops34h 37mIberia
Deal found 14/4£1,216
Fri 30/512:00LGW - DSM
2 stops14h 46mDelta
Fri 6/611:26DSM - LGW
2 stops16h 34mDelta
Deal found 15/4£5,102

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Gatwick

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Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

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

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Tue 20/5

11:35-23:39

2 stops18h 04m

Des Moines

Fri 23/5

18:13-10:50

2 stops34h 37m

£1,216

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Fri 30/5

12:00-20:46

2 stops14h 46m

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

11:26-10:00

2 stops16h 34m

£5,102

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 5/6

08:05-14:45

2 stops36h 40m

£260

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 13/7

21:45-17:39

2 stops25h 54m

£1,166

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Sun 10/8

12:00-15:07

1 stop33h 07m

£1,967

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Deals found on 14/4

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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.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,673 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,917 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from London Gatwick, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from London Gatwick to Des Moines per day from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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