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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £263

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LON
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Des Moines to London are usually found in January or October, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to London (LON). 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

£577

One-way from

£263

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£576
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 11m total
  • Des Moines to London
27/1
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 54m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£130 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Wed 19/211:30DSM - LHR
2 stops24h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 25/219:30LHR - DSM
2 stops33h 01mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/1£577
Wed 5/310:32DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/312:30LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/1£580
Wed 5/311:29DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/306:30LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1£583
Tue 4/308:00DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Tue 11/315:00LHR - DSM
2 stops35h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 20/1£584
Wed 12/212:15DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 18/207:00LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£587
Wed 19/212:15DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/215:45LHR - DSM
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£595
Wed 12/311:55DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Wed 19/312:20LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 22mKLM
Deal found 20/1£604
Wed 12/310:22DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 03mDelta
Wed 19/320:05LHR - DSM
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Deal found 20/1£608
Sun 20/418:47DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 53mLufthansa
Tue 29/406:30LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 21/1£616
Mon 3/1112:46DSM - LGW
2 stops15h 29mIberia
Mon 17/1119:35LGW - DSM
2 stops28h 27mIberia
Deal found 21/1£635
Tue 4/311:29DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 56mLufthansa
Tue 11/317:15LCY - DSM
2 stops29h 41mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1£648
Tue 4/318:50DSM - LCY
3 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/311:35LCY - DSM
3 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£690

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 19/2

11:30-17:40

2 stops24h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

19:30-22:31

2 stops33h 01m

£577

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 5/3

10:32-06:50

1 stop14h 18m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

12:30-22:56

1 stop15h 26m

£580

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 5/3

11:29-08:25

2 stops14h 56m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/3

06:30-17:56

2 stops16h 26m

£583

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 4/3

08:00-07:10

2 stops17h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

15:00-21:38

2 stops35h 38m

£584

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

18:00-10:00

1 stop10h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 18/2

07:00-22:28

2 stops21h 28m

£587

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 19/2

12:15-06:50

1 stop12h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

15:45-22:28

1 stop12h 43m

£595

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

11:55-07:05

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

12:20-20:42

1 stop13h 22m

£604

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

10:22-06:25

2 stops15h 03m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

20:05-10:40

2 stops19h 35m

£608

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 20/4

18:47-17:40

2 stops16h 53m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

06:30-21:52

2 stops21h 22m

£616

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Tue 4/3

11:29-09:25

2 stops15h 56m

London City

Tue 11/3

17:15-17:56

2 stops29h 41m

£648

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to London

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Des Moines to London. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to London, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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.

Rainfall in London by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London 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 when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in London by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, 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 London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines from Des Moines to London. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
665 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to London. You should not have trouble finding flights to London from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to London per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to London. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at £577, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to London and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £580 and £583, respectively. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £340 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Atlantic and KLM, with prices starting from £377 and £381, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to London 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 Des Moines to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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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United AirlinesCheapest£650Average£982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,092Average£1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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