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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to London? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 690 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.645 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Norse Atlantic Airways (UK).Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 645 €, select.
London.680 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 680 €, select.
London.690 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 690 €, select.
London.735 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 735 €, select.
London.759 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 759 €, select.
London.759 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 759 €, select.
London.762 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 762 €, select.
London.764 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 764 €, select.
London.765 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 765 €, select.
London.770 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Mar, returning Thu, 18 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 770 €, select.
London.776 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 776 €, select.
London.782 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Allegiant Air and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 782 €, select.
London.808 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 808 €, select.
London.816 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.
London.879 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From 879 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to London flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 776 €
Aug
from 690 €
Sep
from 645 €
Oct
from 759 €
Nov
from 762 €
Dec
from 764 €
Jan
from 879 €
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Mar
from 770 €
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Alternative Des Moines to London routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Des Moines to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London City

12km from central London
Closest
from 788 €
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London Heathrow

23km from central London
from 690 €
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London Gatwick

40km from central London
Cheapest
from 645 €
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London Luton

45km from central London
from 700 €
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London Stansted

49km from central London
from 680 €
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London Southend

57km from central London
from 990 €
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Des Moines to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found645 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to London is 645 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to London. But we found flights with one or more stops from 645 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to London.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to London is usually September.
If you're flying from Des Moines Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Gatwick – which is 40.3 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from 645 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to London on Monday, 7 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and London. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to London.

Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to London: what you need to know

  • London is six hours ahead of Des Moines, where Des Moines International Airport is located. London follows the UTC+0 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DSM to London flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from DSM to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

    • Denver International Airport (DEN)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from central Des Moines, DSM can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to London, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:

  • 77% of flights that depart Des Moines International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to London

  • 227 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to London flight. A return ticket right now is 645 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from DSM to London if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Des Moines International Airport to London throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from DSM to London by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Des Moines International Airport to London. Book one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week before your flight from DSM to London.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of London. Following your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • The journey will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your DSM to London flight:

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from LGW three weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Step off your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London and make your way to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of London is around 56 kilometres from London Stansted Airport (STN) and usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car.

  • Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.

  • Stay at a hotel close to STN and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you have a late DSM to London flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays bring comfort closer to you:

  • Around four weeks ahead of your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London is a good time to secure your ride from STN. You're more likely to lock in a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.

Best time to go to London

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London. July is the busiest month to travel to London. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.

  • The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your Des Moines International Airport to London plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DSM to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about London

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in London right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to London:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are leading attractions which should be on every London itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, top sights here include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

  • Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres northwest of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.

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