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$306 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to London departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$767
Typical prices: $809-$1,266
United Airlines
Wed 8/26Thu 8/27
DSM - LHR • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$306
American Airlines
Tue 9/15
DSM - LHR • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $767 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and London. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $806 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 21m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London (DSM-LON)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to London that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to London

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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LHR
16h 52m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 2:05 pm
LHR
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DSM
30h 00m
2 stops
$767United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 10:15 am
DSM
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LHR
12h 51m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:34 am
LHR
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DSM
16h 24m
1 stop
$787United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 6:40 pm
DSM
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LHR
17h 50m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:25 am - 9:12 pm
LHR
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DSM
19h 47m
2 stops
$795Lufthansa
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 pm - 6:25 pm
DSM
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LHR
17h 35m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
7:30 pm - 5:02 pm
LHR
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DSM
27h 32m
2 stops
$815Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 12:20 pm
DSM
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LHR
16h 40m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 5:02 pm
LHR
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DSM
15h 37m
2 stops
$824United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
British Airways Logo
1:22 pm - 9:05 am
DSM
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LHR
13h 43m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
9:45 am - 11:26 pm
LHR
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DSM
19h 41m
1 stop
$827British Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 7:15 am
DSM
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LHR
30h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 8:45 pm
LHR
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DSM
16h 50m
2 stops
$830Delta
Fri, May 1 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 6:20 am
DSM
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LGW
37h 57m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 3:35 pm
LGW
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DSM
31h 35m
1 stop
$854Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:20 am
DSM
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LGW
37h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 3:35 pm
LGW
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DSM
31h 35m
1 stop
$857Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29
British Airways Logo
8:03 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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LCY
43h 07m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:15 pm - 11:49 pm
LCY
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DSM
34h 34m
2 stops
$1,081British Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to London flights

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 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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost $706 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,181 and $1,145 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to London, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$306
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to London

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 $306 for a one-way ticket and $767 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to London are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $808 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $810 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to London? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8315 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
HNL - ATL
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the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

This was a Latam operated flight. Seats seemed a bit narrow in business class. Older aircraft.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

Didn't make the flight because the first leg of my flight was canceled and the next leg was already booked.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

Disliked having to wait a little longer to disembark from the plan when we landed in London

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

The trip was smooth but the crew were very abrupt, snatching things before finished and being quite snappy when asked questions.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

Lost luggage stuck no clothes and no word after 2 days leaving on cruise no stuff or clothes

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

The flight was canceled 3 hours after original take off time

Pathetic check in experience at JFK. Everything is self check in. Not enough staff present to help with when the check in process or the kiosk gets stuck. Staff present not welcoming or pleasant at all. On the other hand the NY based flight crew was great. Courteous and friendly throughout the flight. Special meals leave a lot to be desired. Kids meals should be made available when kids are flying and same goes for special kids meals too.

Flight was full, and would have preferred an aisle seat, but due to getting a late ticket ,the seat I had was adequate. The flight crew were very help full and hard working. Food and drink were excellent for the 11hr flight. Overall I was pleased with flight, and would recommend British Airways again.

WiFi wasn’t available to economy until the end of the flight.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

We waited at BOS at the gate for an hour and couldn’t get a drink or anything. Once in the air the service, food and ride was excellent.

My enetertainmnet screen was broken. Lost my bags. Almost missed my flight do to connection issues with (despite a request) ZERO help from crew. Food was edible. Potatoes pretty good even

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

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