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Cheap flights from London to Des Moines from £544

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — DSM
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from London to Des Moines are usually found in February or April, booked 64 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£686

One-way from

£544

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£804
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 27/6-11/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 49m total
  • London to Des Moines
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 21/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 28m total
  • London to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 21 January 2025.

Fri 27/616:25LHR - DSM
1 stop22h 29mFinnair
Fri 11/714:00DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 20mFinnair
Deal found 20/1£686
Fri 24/106:40LHR - DSM
2 stops22h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 31/111:30DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/1£797
Wed 19/306:30LHR - DSM
2 stops19h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 29/311:27DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/1£799
Wed 19/313:50LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 08mBritish Airways
Sat 29/311:56DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1£813
Thu 20/208:40LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 17mDelta
Wed 26/211:30DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 25mDelta
Deal found 20/1£820
Thu 6/308:55LHR - DSM
2 stops35h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/314:57DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1£821
Thu 20/215:45LHR - DSM
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/218:00DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£830
Sun 14/918:30LHR - DSM
2 stops28h 33mLufthansa
Sun 21/918:45DSM - LHR
2 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£863
Sun 14/919:20LCY - DSM
2 stops31h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/911:30DSM - LCY
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£875
Thu 20/218:15LCY - DSM
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Wed 26/218:50DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£891
Sun 14/915:05LGW - DSM
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/906:00DSM - LGW
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£914
Thu 24/707:40LHR - DSM
2 stops19h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 29/812:52DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 03mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/1£1,070

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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 27/6

16:25-08:54

1 stop22h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

14:00-10:20

1 stop14h 20m

£686

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

06:30-20:47

2 stops19h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 29/3

11:27-07:55

2 stops15h 28m

£799

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

13:50-21:58

1 stop13h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 29/3

11:56-06:25

1 stop13h 29m

£813

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

19:30-22:31

2 stops33h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 26/2

11:30-16:00

2 stops22h 30m

£813

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

08:40-20:57

2 stops18h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 26/2

11:30-07:55

1 stop14h 25m

£820

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

08:55-14:19

2 stops35h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 13/3

14:57-10:50

1 stop14h 53m

£821

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 20/2

15:45-22:30

1 stop12h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 26/2

18:00-11:30

1 stop11h 30m

£830

LondonDes Moines

LCY - DSM

LCYDSM

London City

Thu 20/2

18:15-17:55

2 stops29h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 26/2

18:50-16:40

2 stops15h 50m

£891

LondonDes Moines

LGW - DSM

LGWDSM

London Gatwick

Thu 6/3

12:00-22:41

1 stop16h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 13/3

06:20-16:40

3 stops29h 20m

£955

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

10:25-17:56

1 stop12h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 18/4

11:38-08:20

1 stop14h 42m

£1,157

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Travel insights for flights from London to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from London to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

Booking 64 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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,286 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
665 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
1,320 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Finnair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £686 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways, starting at £799 and £813 round-trip. Finnair is priced at 18% 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 WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £544. Users have also found prices from £887 and £944 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£548Average£743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£681Average£1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£723Average£1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£766Average£956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£841Average£1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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