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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport from £270

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGW
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£690

One-way from

£270

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£598
7/4-14/4
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 48h 15m total
  • Des Moines to London
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Thu 27/207:30DSM - LGW
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/312:00LGW - DSM
1 stop16h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£594
Tue 4/1112:46DSM - LGW
2 stops15h 29mIberia
Tue 11/1111:00LGW - DSM
2 stops37h 02mIberia
Deal found 21/2£672
Mon 7/407:00DSM - LGW
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 14/410:40LGW - DSM
2 stops18h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2£715
Tue 1/416:15DSM - LGW
2 stops21h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 9/420:40LGW - DSM
2 stops27h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£824
Tue 12/810:55DSM - LGW
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Sun 24/812:00LGW - DSM
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 20/2£857

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Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 7/4

07:30-19:40

3 stops30h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/4

08:40-20:45

3 stops18h 05m

£690

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 7/4

07:00-06:35

2 stops17h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/4

10:40-22:53

2 stops18h 13m

£715

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

16:15-20:00

2 stops21h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/4

20:40-17:42

2 stops27h 02m

£824

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

10:55-10:00

2 stops17h 05m

London Gatwick

Sun 24/8

12:00-22:22

2 stops16h 22m

£857

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 9/3

14:52-10:15

2 stops14h 23m

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

19:35-21:58

2 stops31h 23m

£1,478

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Thu 27/2

07:30-10:35

1 stop21h 05m

£270

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 15/7

06:03-08:10

2 stops20h 07m

£418

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

11:51-20:00

2 stops26h 09m

£475

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Wed 18/6

10:55-10:00

2 stops17h 05m

£678

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Deals found on 19/2

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Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Iberia
7.0
Good
2,640 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick. 0 airlines have flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London Gatwick per day.

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

    £418 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Iberia and Delta, with prices starting from £475 and £678, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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