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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £285

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
23 huhti — 30 huhti1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Des Moines are usually found in March or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from London to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 18 huhtikuu 2025.

Round-trip from

£809

One-way from

£285

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£810
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/5-7/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 41m total
  • London to Des Moines
26/5
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 36m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from London to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 huhtikuu 2025.

ti 27/508:00LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 22mUnited Airlines
la 7/611:21DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£809
su 1/608:55LGW - DSM
3 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
su 8/607:00DSM - LGW
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£908
ti 27/508:30LHR - DSM
1 stop18h 52mLufthansa
la 7/611:20DSM - LHR
1 stop15h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£917
ti 27/508:45LCY - DSM
2 stops15h 14mLufthansa
la 7/618:45DSM - LCY
2 stops41h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£942
ti 27/506:10LHR - DSM
2 stops23h 29mBritish Airways
su 8/617:58DSM - LHR
1 stop31h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£949
su 1/609:15LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 28mFinnair
su 8/617:32DSM - LHR
1 stop32h 08mFinnair
Deal found 17/4£957
ma 26/509:55LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 11mDelta
pe 6/617:50DSM - LHR
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/4£973
ke 28/514:05LHR - DSM
2 stops26h 15mAir Canada
pe 6/606:00DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4£974
ke 28/512:00LGW - DSM
2 stops16h 30mDelta
su 8/611:24DSM - LGW
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Deal found 17/4£979
ti 15/708:50LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 45mAer Lingus
la 30/818:09DSM - LHR
2 stops31h 51mAer Lingus
Deal found 17/4£979
su 1/617:25LHR - DSM
1 stop30h 25mVirgin Atlantic
su 8/605:40DSM - LHR
1 stop25h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/4£986
su 1/609:15LHR - DSM
1 stop20h 24mIberia
su 8/617:58DSM - LHR
1 stop31h 22mIberia
Deal found 17/4£995

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London

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ti 27/5

08:00-22:22

2 stops20h 22m

Des Moines

la 7/6

11:21-09:40

1 stop16h 19m

£809

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

su 1/6

08:55-12:46

3 stops33h 51m

Des Moines

su 8/6

07:00-22:50

3 stops33h 50m

£908

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ti 27/5

08:30-21:22

1 stop18h 52m

Des Moines

la 7/6

11:20-08:20

1 stop15h 00m

£917

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

ti 27/5

08:45-17:59

2 stops15h 14m

Des Moines

la 7/6

18:45-18:35

2 stops41h 50m

£942

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ti 27/5

06:10-23:39

2 stops23h 29m

Des Moines

su 8/6

17:58-07:20

1 stop31h 22m

£949

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

su 1/6

09:15-17:43

1 stop14h 28m

Des Moines

su 8/6

17:32-07:40

1 stop32h 08m

£957

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ma 26/5

11:45-21:06

2 stops15h 21m

Des Moines

pe 6/6

17:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

£973

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ke 28/5

14:05-10:20

2 stops26h 15m

Des Moines

pe 6/6

06:00-06:35

2 stops18h 35m

£974

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

ti 15/7

08:50-20:35

2 stops17h 45m

Des Moines

la 30/8

18:09-08:00

2 stops31h 51m

£979

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

ke 28/5

12:00-22:30

2 stops16h 30m

Des Moines

su 8/6

11:24-10:00

2 stops16h 36m

£979

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from London to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from London to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 huhtikuu 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from London to Des Moines at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 18 huhtikuu 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Des Moines, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from London?

    For a flight from London to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from London on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £809 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and British Airways, starting at £917 and £949 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 2% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Aer Lingus. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £612. Users have also found prices from £900 and £936 on Lufthansa and British Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to Des Moines?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on London to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from London to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London 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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Top 5 airlines flying from London to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£560Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£630Average£1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£650Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£713Average£894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£743Average£922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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