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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
London
London1 stop$777
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$760
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$923
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$1,191
Bristol
Bristol2 stops$1,347
London
London1 stop$777
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops$760
Manchester
Manchester2 stops$923
Inverness
Inverness2 stops$1,191
Bristol
Bristol2 stops$1,347
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to the United Kingdom flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Des Moines to the United Kingdom are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $961 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to the United Kingdom right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to the United Kingdom on KAYAK in the last week:

• Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) from $760
• London Heathrow (LHR) from $777
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) from $907
• Manchester (MAN) from $923
• Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) from $962

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $825. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,448.

When is the best time to book flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

Book your flights 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 31% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in the United Kingdom is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into the United Kingdom are:

• London Heathrow (LHR) (avg. price $990)
• Glasgow Intl (GLA) (avg. price $1,023)
• Manchester (MAN) (avg. price $1,045)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to the United Kingdom, while Monday is the most expensive. Fares run about 14% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to the United Kingdom during the evening with average prices of $958. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,176.

Key details for Des Moines to the United Kingdom flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$316
Beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 26% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh

Your Des Moines to the United Kingdom flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to the United Kingdom are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $814 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to the United Kingdom have ranged from $814 to $1,286.

  • What are the main airports serving the United Kingdom?

    The United Kingdom has 63 airports. The three busiest are London Heathrow (LHR) (67% of arrivals), Manchester (MAN) (13%) and Glasgow Intl (GLA) (9%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom. One-stop options include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • United Airlines

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

    On flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in the United Kingdom?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in the United Kingdom include:

    • Hyde Park
    • Buckingham Palace

Your guide to booking Des Moines to the United Kingdom flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 12 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 31% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Monday cost about 14% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, London Heathrow (LHR) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Des Moines. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in London, which is the most popular destination in the United Kingdom. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to the United Kingdom

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to the United Kingdom? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8696 reviews
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

8.0 ExcellentGary, Oct 2026
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Very crowded and the economy seats were the smallest and with the least legroom I have ever experienced. Cabin staff were excellent although the food service was chaotic as they were being each person their food individually instead of from the wagon.

Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Great. Very smooth. Plenty of information. However, wish they would give out a menu in advance of making a dinner choice like other international airlines. The flight attendant says chicken or pasta and there are details about ingredients or spices requiring the passenger to ask which requires the flight attendant to answer many times. So easy to solve this problem. P

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

Late flight caused a missed connection, had to be put on a later international flight without my requested vegan meal.

The flight itself was ok but delayed take off meant that service was also delayed once in the air and it was a long time before the lights in the cabin were turned off. The food was pretty poor, which was disappointing for Virgin. Particularly breakfast which was a dry bagel with a pot of cream cheese. Economy sears were not comfortable despite us handing 3 seats between the two of us, I was unable to get comfortable and sleep. The entertainment was brilliant with a great selection and a very welcome addition was free high speed internet access for flying club members meaning I could stream video whilst in the air.

Food was okay. Seats were a bit cramped. In flight entertainment headphone socket didn't work on my seat. Wifi was great, so I was able to stream on my iPad

Selection of movies didn't include recent box office hits. Food was average not great. English sparkling wine is not drinkable. Otherwise, everything was great.

Check in at the desk was very slow pus Security, although not Virgin issue at JFK was a nightmare. 50 minuet wait no time to explore airport and get last minuet gifts. total wait 1.5hours

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

Food was very bad Crew was not so welcoming. Chairs was so uncomfortable

The crew was great. The food was typical, but decent. Everything else - mediocre to poor. The flight was late arriving - happily for us and our 49 minute connection (what idiot came up with that?)- in another concourse - that concourse changed before we arrived (ticket and app was showing the incorrect gate - when we boarded at the correct gate - known by the airport person pushing my assistance cart). Had I walked and read the screens or United app I would have missed the flight! May other people arrived late to the correct gate, having been victims of a last minute gate change, were also relieved the flight arrived late. The aircraft (Boeing 757) was a sardine-can due to an uncomfortable seat pitch distance. The material or seat was beyond not comfortable, but I'm sure they made a lot of money with that aircraft type. I spent a lot of time standing in the back (in the middle of the night/morning to rest my back). I learned my lesson - any trans-oceanic fight - avoid United or American Airlines - and look for Airbus or Boeing 737, 767, 777. Also, pay for business class or premium coach seating.

This flight has a history of leaving late, however, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not delayed this day. The flight went smooth, except I was in a window seat and the wall and my feet were freezing. I found it difficult to sleep due to being so cold, I also was using 2 provided UAL blankets and could not get my feet warm. This was annoying, but I still made it there on time and safe.

I was very disappointed with my experience at the United Airlines baggage check. The representative was rude and unhelpful. I was required to remove approximately 1.5 pounds from my two checked bags, even though it was a very small amount over the limit. The interaction was unnecessarily unpleasant, and I expected much better customer service. I hope United will review this incident and provide additional customer service training to its staff.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

My overall experience with British Airways was good. The cabin crew were friendly and helpful, and the flight was comfortable. The food was average and could be improved, but overall, I had a pleasant experience.

The worst seat in any business class. Food are worst then economy class.

We did not fly on American Airlines from Chicago to London. We were rebooked on British Airways (by American Airlines) and our luggage was left behind. A full day delay and lost luggage.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

I really enjoyed the flight…and food and the hospitality but didn’t get the food I requested for.

The plane was ancient, and its technology was in disrepair. None of the charging stations worked, and the screens were barely functioning.

It was my experience w Kayak that was negative. I’m never using kayak again

I washed attendant for assistance and she never got back to me. I asked her a second time and she said she would check. She never did. The flight was over an hour late taking off No food service was offered despite over 4 hours on the flight

I chose seating based on me being 6’3 and they changed planes I guess bc I got 2 random Seats that were middle and window and vert cramped and uncomfortable for a long flight….should have been able to get same seating just different aisle maybe especially since we picked them and weren’t random

Liked that our agent at check in changed our seats to allow us to have more space.

Check on was very hard. I believe my seats had been selected when I booked, but when I checked in I had to select seats. My previous pre assigned seats were no longer showing and I had to take seats I did not want. Check in took me forever. I also had to pay an additional 22/seat when I had already paid. Lastly thought I had pre paid for a checked bag., but that did not show up so I had to pay for a checked bag. 75.00????

Late lights, lost baggage and cramped seats. Did not feel that lost baggage was a priority. Communication was slow and often unclear.

Boarding was seamless, crew were great. Less disruptions on the night flight would have improved the experience and turning off lights earlier.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

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