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11:04 am - 5:40 pmDSM-LHR
24h 36m2 stops
6:40 am - 10:24 pmLHR-DSM
21h 44m2 stops
Tue, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 8
11:04 am - 5:40 pmDSM-LHR
24h 36m2 stops
6:40 am - 10:24 pmLHR-DSM
21h 44m2 stops
Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 1
3:07 pm - 9:05 amDSM-LHR
11h 58m1 stop
3:15 pm - 10:56 pmLHR-DSM
13h 41m1 stop
$725American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 27
6:00 am - 10:10 pmDSM-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
12:15 pm - 9:20 pmLHR-DSM
15h 05m2 stops
$731American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 27
2:14 pm - 11:10 amDSM-LHR
14h 56m1 stop
9:55 am - 8:45 pmLHR-DSM
16h 50m2 stops
$745Virgin Atlantic
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 10
6:30 am - 6:20 amDSM-LHR
17h 50m1 stop
12:10 pm - 8:45 pmLHR-DSM
14h 35m1 stop
$749Delta
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Tue, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 10
4:00 pm - 7:50 amDSM-LHR
33h 50m1 stop
8:55 pm - 8:45 pmLHR-DSM
29h 50m2 stops
$751Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 14
6:13 pm - 10:20 amDSM-LHR
10h 07m1 stop
12:15 pm - 6:04 pmLHR-DSM
11h 49m1 stop
$752British Airways
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 1
10:08 am - 10:00 amDSM-LGW
17h 52m2 stops
12:00 pm - 8:45 pmLGW-DSM
14h 45m2 stops
$768Delta
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Thu, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 4
6:13 pm - 6:35 amDSM-LHR
30h 22m1 stop
7:25 pm - 9:34 pmLHR-DSM
32h 09m2 stops
$771British Airways
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Sat, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 14
7:30 am - 11:55 amDSM-LHR
22h 25m2 stops
Fri, Aug 23
8:30 am - 10:50 amDSM-SEN
44h 20m2 stops
Mon, Jun 17
11:30 am - 5:55 amDSM-LHR
12h 25m1 stop
$548United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11
7:30 am - 4:00 pmDSM-LHR
26h 30m3 stops
Fri, Aug 23
7:30 am - 7:25 pmDSM-LGW
29h 55m3 stops
Fri, Aug 23
8:00 am - 6:35 amDSM-LHR
16h 35m2 stops
$576Air Canada
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Wed, Jun 19
6:54 am - 7:40 amDSM-LHR
18h 46m1 stop
$583American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19
8:00 am - 12:30 pmDSM-LCY
22h 30m2 stops
$622United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19
11:04 am - 11:10 amDSM-LHR
18h 06m1 stop
$634KLM
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Fri, Aug 23
11:04 am - 10:00 amDSM-LGW
16h 56m2 stops
$674Delta
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Fri, Aug 23
6:04 am - 10:10 pmDSM-LHR
10h 06m1 stop
9:15 am - 9:42 pmLHR-DSM
18h 27m1 stop
$1,241American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
6:04 am - 10:10 pmDSM-LHR
10h 06m1 stop
1:00 pm - 9:42 pmLHR-DSM
14h 42m2 stops
$1,245American Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
12:20 pm - 10:00 amDSM-LGW
15h 40m2 stops
12:00 pm - 9:26 pmLGW-DSM
15h 26m2 stops
$2,354Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
12:20 pm - 10:15 amDSM-LHR
15h 55m2 stops
11:30 am - 8:53 pmLHR-DSM
15h 23m2 stops
$2,383Virgin Atlantic
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
3:25 pm - 9:00 pmDSM-LHR
23h 35m3 stops
6:45 am - 10:04 pmLHR-DSM
21h 19m2 stops
$2,562
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Sat, May 18 - Tue, May 21
4:30 pm - 1:15 pmDSM-LCY
14h 45m2 stops
7:45 am - 8:53 pmLCY-DSM
19h 08m2 stops
$10,349Delta
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Flights from Des Moines to London - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to London?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Des Moines to London. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to London?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to London is March, where tickets cost $671 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,543 and $1,065 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to London, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $548. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to London round-trip flights on American Airlines from $725 and on United Airlines from $736.

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February

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July

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to London

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to London was $425 for a one-way ticket and $642 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and London?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to London from Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to London?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to London?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and London, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to London from Des Moines?

    Chicago is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Des Moines to London.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to London, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to London are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,009 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $854 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to London

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

4.0 OkayReginald, May 2024MCI - LGA
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A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Best airline! Always friendly and welcoming. Skyclub was great and loved the fast free wifi on board. I also love that you can pre-order your meal on the app!

Atlanta boarding crew at gate were filled with arrogance and were disrespectful. In flight crew showed indifference to the needs of passengers. This is about the flight from ATL to BDL.

The plane was FREEZING SEATS UNCOMFORTABLE Otherwise smooth Thank you

Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Boarding was somewhat chaotic. Unable to evaluate crew or food/drink because captain kept them seated due to turbulence. Have no idea if entertainment was offered.

West Jet has a horrible boarding process and the seats have no cushion.

Everything went smoothly. I didn’t like that when I booked in the main cabin my wife and I weren’t seated together. One would think when booking on an option that allows picking your seat. They would put you and your travel partner together. Had to call to get it sorted. They did fix.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

We were in the last group to be called to the flight - which was 30 minutes late taking off. While we were lucky enough to have been given bulkhead seats (due to a medical condition I’d told them about beforehand) the seats weren’t particularly comfortable. A crying baby for the whole trip made things worse, so the crew managed very well with coping. The final thing I’d say was that there wasn’t enough food served during the flight.

Very good. Glad we had Premium for the flight out.

We flew Upper Class from London to The Turks and Caicos. Check in was amazing. Our ldriver too us directly to a special entrance to terminal 3. It took 10 minutes to check in and clear customs. Amazing! The VA lounge is large and comfortable. Boarding the flight was easy and without a wait. The crew was excellent. But the seats were awful, strange and uncomfortable. Having a comfortable flat bed seat is the reason we pays 1000s extra. The VA 787 uses a reverse herringbone configuration. Look it up. You have your back to the window and are facing the aisle with no privacy. Turning the seat into a bed requires assistance from the crew so not very spontaneous. . The food was ok. A bit tasteless and meager portions. Had to pay for WiFi. I believe VA has other configuration on their dream airbus flights. Lots of stuff about all this on YouTube where you can see what I have been describing. I can not recommend taking VA on a long flight with these seats.

Not a fan of the diagonal partially enclosed business class seats or how they have to be converted to beds manually by crew. I prefer more isolation and user control for switching to lie flat.

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Energetic crew - flight full of swiftied going to Taylor's opening show in Paris! Long lines for bathroom made out kind of suck though

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Flight was delayed 2.5 hours - a big deal on an overnight when you plan to sleep.

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Terrible boarding , Business class seats are sub standard. As usual crew will miss your food too

Just get Economy Plus for international flights, so worth it the extra room, bigger seats…

The return trip was a customer service disaster. American Airlines needs an overhaul of how they treat their customers.

Was flying in premium eco and there were around 5-6 movies I wanted to watch and none of those could I play for some reasons. Not just me we checked w the person sitting next to me. Few of the movies were only playable :( Also that was not great that we couldn't upgrade to business however tried to, many times before the flight :(

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

This was not the BA business class it used to be. Mediocre food, attendants seemed stretched thin. All the little luxuries that used to make BA business fun were missing. Flight delayed and the explanation given was they forgot to pick up crew - I hope I misheard! Transfer in LHR “sticky” - we thought we had way too much time at 3hours but it was needed. Next time will try different route.

Always getting updates by email very easy to check in on line. There was plenty of checking in staff to get you all through. It was nice that the flight attendants took time to talk to you and were interested in your holiday.

Flight from Phoenix to London was very quiet. Excellent space available for comfort, couldn't fault

Food was very average. And top up drinks offer was absent. For a 11 hour long flight that should be the minimum. The crew didn't want to be there. I understand it was new year day but given they had signed up for it

It was my fault choosing the seat nearest the entrance but it was ok.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working.

- OK plane. Basic accommodations. OK food. The digital window shade wasn't working. - Expect to be woken up more than an hour before landing when they start dinging the bell and making announcements and turning on all cabin lights to serve a snack. I would prefer they remain quiet and only serve people who want to wake up.

Better food and more space in the seats. Also when doing the web check in both times I was going in to your site the minute you open it and there is not really many seats to choose only to buy!!!

It was ok, not as good as it used to be. The Heathrow connection was a disaster - complete anarchy, unknowledgable and skimpy assistance and signage. Gate crew at next flight was great, held the flight while my wife struggled through security.

It was great! The seats were comfortable, and they fed me during the transatlantic flight, something which I have been missing out on for the past 3 years as I travel to and from school.

This flight was cancelled at the last minute. We were rebooked on another flight but a day later. We lost a day of our vacation and paid for a night in a hotel we couldn’t use. The flights we were rebooked on (both American) messed up our seating on both flights-we didn’t get the seats we had paid for. All in all, a terrible experience.

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/23Fri
2 stops
22h 25mDSM-LHR
$425
6/17Mon
2 stops
44h 20mDSM-SEN
$521
6/11Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
12h 25mDSM-LHR
$548
8/23Fri
3 stops
26h 30mDSM-LHR
$564
8/23Fri
3 stops
29h 55mDSM-LGW
$565
6/19Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
16h 35mDSM-LHR
$576
6/19Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
18h 46mDSM-LHR
$583
6/19Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 30mDSM-LCY
$622
8/23Fri
1 stopKLM
18h 06mDSM-LHR
$634
8/23Fri
2 stopsDelta
16h 56mDSM-LGW
$674

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 06mDSM-LHR
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 27mLHR-DSM
$1,241
5/18Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 06mDSM-LHR
5/21Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 42mLHR-DSM
$1,245
5/18Sat
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 40mDSM-LGW
5/21Tue
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 26mLGW-DSM
$2,354
5/18Sat
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 55mDSM-LHR
5/21Tue
multi-stopVirgin Atlantic
15h 23mLHR-DSM
$2,383
5/18Sat
multi-stop
23h 35mDSM-LHR
5/21Tue
multi-stop
21h 19mLHR-DSM
$2,562
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
14h 45mDSM-LCY
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
19h 08mLCY-DSM
$10,349

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