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Best United Kingdom Flight Deals from Des Moines

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Manchester
Manchester2 stops£553
Edinburgh
Edinburgh2 stops£602
Birmingham
Birmingham2 stops£623
Bristol
Bristol2 stops£707
Leeds
Leeds2 stops£644

Cheap Flight Deals from Des Moines to the United Kingdom (DSM-GB0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom 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.

Recent return flight deals from Des Moines to the United Kingdom

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to the United Kingdom.
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16:04 - 14:35DSM-INV
16h 31m2 stops
10:30 - 23:39INV-DSM
19h 09m2 stops
£516British Airways
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
16:04 - 14:35DSM-INV
16h 31m2 stops
10:30 - 23:39INV-DSM
19h 09m2 stops
£545British Airways
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
11:04 - 17:40DSM-LHR
24h 36m2 stops
19:30 - 22:23LHR-DSM
32h 53m2 stops
£572Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
14:14 - 17:40DSM-LHR
21h 26m2 stops
06:40 - 22:22LHR-DSM
21h 42m2 stops
£576Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
12:49 - 16:45DSM-GLA
21h 56m2 stops
15:35 - 22:56GLA-DSM
37h 21m2 stops
£580Finnair
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Tue, 29 Apr - Tue, 6 May
11:30 - 06:45DSM-LHR
13h 15m1 stop
09:20 - 17:50LHR-DSM
14h 30m1 stop
£583Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
11:33 - 06:20DSM-LHR
12h 47m1 stop
14:05 - 10:40LHR-DSM
26h 35m2 stops
£586United Airlines
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Sun, 20 Apr - Tue, 29 Apr
09:32 - 17:50DSM-GLA
26h 18m2 stops
17:40 - 18:31GLA-DSM
30h 51m2 stops
£600Finnair
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
18:35 - 13:30DSM-LHR
12h 55m1 stop
11:20 - 22:30LHR-DSM
17h 10m1 stop
£603Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May
15:34 - 11:45DSM-LHR
14h 11m1 stop
14:05 - 14:42LHR-DSM
30h 37m2 stops
£622United Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Wed, 21 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to the United Kingdom flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £847 on average. Morning departures are around 13% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £957.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom is January, when tickets cost £545 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,084 and £856 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to the United Kingdom clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to United Kingdom, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from United Kingdom, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to the United Kingdom?

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 the United Kingdom, 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 the United Kingdom, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Des Moines to the United Kingdom

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£353
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Edinburgh

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Top 3 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8614 reviews
7.0Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - SFO
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Seats were comfortable. It’s was so cold and very uncomfortable. I paid 2000 miles for wifi service that was choppy the whole flight. Would like to be reimbursed for my miles Food was so disappointing. Three cold and terrible meals for $3000 round trip. This needs to be better.

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Excellent, professional, actually on time which is rare for late flights. Decent food. I love the new neck pillows! Nice, simple upgrade from the old ones I wasn't sure where to put. I wish they would allow more time for rest. It's a red eye 7 hour flight and meal service was about 3 hours.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Seats were old and dirty, for a long haul flight you expect to be able to recline and for the av to work properly. Choice for vegans was fruit….

The Virgin Atlantic crew was very good. However, the equipment was OK, the seats were OK, but her bags did not arrive with me. Two bags showed up a day later and I’m still waiting for my third back.

The crew was very good. However, the equipment was a bit dated. Some of the electronics were not working. To top it, three bags didn’t arrive with me. Two of them were delivered a day later. I’m still waiting for the third bag, I was so looking forward to this virgin Atlantic flight, but, I am disappointed.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Was late but that airport/storm fault. Flight was full but comfortable. Food quite nice. Unfortunate that I had a rather miserable attendant, others were much friendlier

Experience was good. Could have been better if we didn’t have to board an hour before the flight to ghana and miss relaxing time in the lounge. That process was very stressful

I was charged fees for check in bags at the airport by British Airways. It was supposed to be no charge but Kayak messed up my booking apparently and I had to pay for check in bags. I paid $175.

They took my carry on and checked it in. Staff in general at Heathrow are not friendly or helpful

The crew were professional and friendly. It was the most uncomfortable international flight I've ever flown. Crammed in passengers. No overhead space to put my bag. No leg room and unable to recline seat due to seats too close together so it upset passenger behind me! Upgrade price to get 2 inches of more space unreasonable.

Boarding in Dallas was hell with extremely rude gate agents , especially a lady named Rajathi who was the epitome of rudeness with no compassion at all . She was horrible and I wonder why airlines have people like her on their roster who exude arrogance and haughtiness . Will probably not fly British Airwsys because of people like her .

Food was average. Better headphones seats were average at best.

Nice flight. Legroom was good. Food was good. Staff was friendly and helpful. Plane was modern and clean. Seats and headrests were comfortable. Entertainment system was good and modern, with a bright LCD screen and many appealing choices.

I have something to say about the flight I took from London to Gothenburg, after my flight from Austin to London. I fly a lot and have done so for decades. I first flew to Scandinavia in 1973. My former wife is Norwegian. The main thing was the experience at the Gothenburg airport. Three flights from Britain arrived around the same time. So there were huge lines at immigration since Brits are no longer a part of the EU. After over an hour in line, I finally gave my passport to the immigrations man. You’d have thought I was an Afghan. I just barely got into Sweden. I had to answer all kinds of blunt questions. I had to show all kinds of onward tickets, addresses of places I’d be staying and it was pretty daunting. Perhaps it has to do with the situation with Russia. British Air might have done something to prepare people that things have changed a lot and they’d better be ready to run the gauntlet when trying to get into the country here. Thanks for listening and taking this into consideration. Sincerely, a senior citizen of the USA

My flight was late. We stayed in aircraft one hour 😩

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