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Cheapest round-trip
$375
Typical prices: $358-$455
Southwest
Sat 9/15Mon 9/17
DSM - MHT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$220
Typical prices: $249-$418
United Airlines
Sun 10/28
DSM - MHT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Manchester. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
July
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Top layover airports
Philadelphia (PHL)
Cheapest • Avg $332 (round-trip)
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Shortest trip • 4h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Manchester (DSM-MHT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
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6:10 am - 11:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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8:00 am - 11:25 amMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$375Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:10 am - 11:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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3:35 pm - 7:30 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$392Southwest
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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1:15 pm - 7:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
4h 50m1 stop Philadelphia
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5:24 pm - 10:45 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
6h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$392American Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
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2:01 pm - 11:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
8h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Philadelphia
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5:24 pm - 10:45 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
6h 21m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$397American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:10 am - 5:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
10h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
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3:35 pm - 7:30 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$397Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
12h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:46 pm - 9:23 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
7h 37m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$402United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:50 amDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
4h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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12:45 pm - 10:15 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
10h 30m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
$403Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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1:09 pm - 9:48 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
7h 39m1 stop Philadelphia
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12:26 pm - 7:21 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
7h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$482American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
12h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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2:46 pm - 9:23 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
7h 37m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$492United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-MHT Manchester
10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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9:25 am - 5:28 pmMHT  Manchester-DSM Des Moines
9h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$492United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Manchester flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Manchester start at $375. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $358 to $455. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $375 on Southwest.

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Key details for Des Moines to Manchester flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$220
Most popular time to fly with an average 52% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Manchester

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Your Des Moines to Manchester flight questions, answered

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  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?

    Flights from Des Moines to Manchester usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Manchester (MHT).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Manchester.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Manchester pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Manchester most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 52% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 35% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Philadelphia (PHL) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

    On the Des Moines to Manchester route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 31%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $359 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $516: a $157 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Manchester takes 0h 00m, covering 1,137 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Manchester:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Manchester changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $375 to $1,443. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Manchester looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Manchester are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $320.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Manchester?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 5h 19m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 22m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manchester?

    Manchester is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Manchester Airport (MHT)?

    Manchester Airport (MHT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Manchester flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Manchester range from $358 to $455, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $358 counts as a good deal.

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