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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London from £368

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LON
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to London are usually found in January or October, booked 37 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 18 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£483

One-way from

£368

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£635
9/5-22/5
  • 9/5-22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Des Moines to London
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 12m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Des Moines to London

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 18 April 2025.

Fri 9/506:00DSM - LGW
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/514:40LGW - DSM
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£483
Tue 13/511:51DSM - LHR
1 stop15h 14mBritish Airways
Tue 20/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop17h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/4£504
Tue 13/513:40DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/514:05LHR - DSM
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4£576
Mon 6/1011:35DSM - LHR
3 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/1014:05LHR - DSM
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£580
Sun 14/915:15DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 35mAir Canada
Tue 23/914:05LHR - DSM
2 stops28h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4£581
Sun 14/911:04DSM - LHR
1 stop18h 06mDelta
Tue 23/909:20LHR - DSM
1 stop19h 03mDelta
Deal found 17/4£593
Tue 13/517:30DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 40mKLM
Tue 20/515:15LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Deal found 17/4£594
Mon 4/805:45DSM - LGW
2 stops22h 15mDelta
Fri 15/812:00LGW - DSM
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 17/4£600
Tue 13/515:34DSM - LCY
2 stops14h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/519:20LCY - DSM
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£613
Wed 13/810:55DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Mon 25/810:00LCY - DSM
2 stops16h 42mDelta
Deal found 17/4£657
Thu 14/816:22DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 24/810:30LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4£669
Mon 20/1018:51DSM - LCY
2 stops15h 34mLufthansa
Fri 31/1018:15LCY - DSM
2 stops28h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 17/4£674

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Des Moines

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

06:00-10:00

1 stop22h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 22/5

14:40-14:50

2 stops30h 10m

£483

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/5

11:51-09:05

1 stop15h 14m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

12:15-23:39

1 stop17h 24m

£504

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/5

13:40-09:40

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

14:05-10:30

2 stops26h 25m

£576

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

11:35-11:25

3 stops17h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 17/10

14:05-12:21

2 stops28h 16m

£580

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 14/9

15:15-11:50

2 stops14h 35m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

14:05-12:16

2 stops28h 11m

£581

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 14/9

11:04-11:10

1 stop18h 06m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

09:20-22:23

1 stop19h 03m

£593

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/5

17:30-13:10

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/5

15:15-22:30

1 stop13h 15m

£594

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 4/8

05:45-10:00

2 stops22h 15m

London Gatwick

Fri 15/8

12:00-22:22

2 stops16h 22m

£600

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Tue 13/5

15:34-12:30

2 stops14h 56m

London City

Tue 20/5

19:20-17:50

2 stops28h 30m

£613

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LCY

DSMLCY

Des Moines

Wed 13/8

10:55-08:50

2 stops15h 55m

London City

Mon 25/8

10:00-20:42

2 stops16h 42m

£657

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to London, you should look to book at least 37 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 £164). 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 18 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and United Airlines from Des Moines to London. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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?

    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 1 airline has 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 £504, British Airways will fly you from Des Moines to London and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £576 and £581, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    £368 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from £399 and £399, 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.

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  • 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 £164). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,010Average£1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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