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) - 57% 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 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.

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 $339 to $2,013. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $423, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

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 56m, 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.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?

American Airlines ($339) and Southwest ($344) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Manchester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?

Chicago Midway (MDW) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Manchester route. 57% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MDW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?

Flights via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $344. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Manchester which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Manchester layovers at 182 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $358-$455

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January

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Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:34 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

5:23 pm - 9:54 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$339American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

5:25 am - 4:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:50 pm - 10:00 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$344Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:34 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

1:15 pm - 12:18 amMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

12h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$344American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

5:25 am - 4:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

2:10 pm - 10:00 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

8h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$365Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

5:25 am - 3:35 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

9h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

5:35 am - 11:25 amMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

6h 50m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$381Southwest

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 25

5:57 pm - 12:22 amDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:04 pm - 11:41 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

7h 37m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$575American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

6:24 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

11h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 5:48 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

9h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$638United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

1:09 pm - 7:04 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

4h 55m1 stop Philadelphia

2:52 pm - 9:36 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

7h 44m1 stop Philadelphia

$640American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17

9:50 am - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

13h 09m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Buffalo Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:38 pm - 9:55 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

8h 17m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$797United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:41 pm - 12:34 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

17h 53m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$837United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:10 pm - 6:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:35 pm - 7:30 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$633Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:10 pm - 9:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

8h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

3:35 pm - 7:30 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$638Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

5:30 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

8h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

11:55 am - 7:30 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$643Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl South Bend/Michiana Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 5:28 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

9h 03m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$905United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

5:57 pm - 12:22 amDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:59 pm - 12:04 amMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$918American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl South Bend/Michiana Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:46 pm - 10:55 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

9h 09m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Pittsburgh Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,125United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

2:46 pm - 10:31 amMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

20h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,207United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

5:57 pm - 12:22 amDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

5h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:05 am - 3:41 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

9h 36m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,253American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 8:26 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

12h 01m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Denver Intl

$1,307United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 am - 7:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MHT Manchester

10h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl State College University Park Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:25 am - 10:55 pmMHT Manchester-DSM Des Moines

14h 30m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Philadelphia Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,761United Airlines

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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 $339. Prices are below average 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 $339 on American Airlines.

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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) - 57% 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

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.
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 $339 to $2,013. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $423, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.
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 56m, 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $359 - about $157 less than Friday (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Manchester trip for January. Fares historically average $307 round-trip in that month - typically $272 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manchester Airport.
- Best Western Plus Executive Court Inn & Conference Center
- Holiday Inn Manchester Airport By IHG
- Courtyard by Marriott Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

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