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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Des Moines Airport? If you want to travel to Des Moines Airport next month, return fares start from £637. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Des Moines.£587 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £587, select.

Des Moines.£604 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £604, select.

Des Moines.£605 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £605, select.

Des Moines.£610 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £610, select.

Des Moines.£614 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £614, select.

Des Moines.£616 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £616, select.

Des Moines.£637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £637, select.

Des Moines.£659 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £659, select.

Des Moines.£683 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Fri, 21 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 21 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £683, select.

Des Moines.£699 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £699, select.

Des Moines.£705 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Scandinavian Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 22 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £705, select.

Des Moines.£722 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £722, select.

Des Moines.£730 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £730, select.

Des Moines.£771 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £771, select.

Des Moines.£773 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £773, select.

Des Moines.£786 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Atlantic, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £786, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Des Moines?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Des Moines. But we found flights with one or more stops from £587.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest month to fly to Des Moines is usually November.

How can I find the best flight deal to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines 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.

Can I get a direct flight to Des Moines Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Des Moines Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Des Moines?

The best price we found for a return flight to Des Moines is £587. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Des Moines Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Des Moines Airport is Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Des Moines?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Des Moines with?

Currently, Scandinavian Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Flying to Des Moines

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Cheapest flight found	£587
Cheapest month to fly	November

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How to find cheap flights to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Des Moines International Airport is £330. A return plane ticket to DSM right now is £587.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to DSM rises or falls.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to land some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Des Moines, where Des Moines International Airport is located.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Des Moines by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If there's no rush to get to Des Moines, think about going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Des Moines International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Des Moines

May is typically the cheapest month to catch a flight to Des Moines.
To find the cheapest month for flights to DSM, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to DSM. It's an ideal time to explore Des Moines in full swing.
Travel in December if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Des Moines are generally less expensive.
Check the weather before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Des Moines, averaging between 15ºC and 31ºC.
Ranging from -13ºC to 2ºC, January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
Hoping for clearer skies? October is the driest month in Des Moines, averaging five days of rain.
Rain is more common here in May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.

Flying to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): What you need to know

Get to Des Moines in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Des Moines International Airport:
Southwest Airlines offers the most punctual service. Up to 83% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a wise choice when booking your DSM plane ticket.
DSM is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Des Moines International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to DSM:
Des Moines International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This rating is a snapshot of how reliably flights from DSM touch down when expected.

Getting to central Des Moines from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

DSM is located about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Des Moines.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to DSM.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 30 minutes.
Des Moines is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to put on your short list:

Des Moines highlights

These leading sights have to be on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Des Moines:
- Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre: An impressive preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.64 kms (0.40 miles) southeast of the centre.
- Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden: Here's where you can slow things down a little while exploring Des Moines. This park is roughly 2 kms (1 mile) west of the centre.
- Lauridsen Skatepark: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) northeast of the heart of Des Moines.

How to get to Ames from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Setting out for the nearby city of Ames? It's about 64 kms (40 miles) from DSM. Allow around 50 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 9 hours 30 minutes if you travel to Ames on public transport.

Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Ankeny

Located about 23 kms (14 miles) away, Ankeny is another city that you can easily reach from Des Moines International Airport. It takes around 2 hours 40 minutes to make the journey on public transport from DSM.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 30 minutes.

Explore more of the United States

In the mood to keep exploring? Kansas City is a must-do while you're in the United States. It's about 290 kms (180 miles) south of Des Moines and features National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017. The major airport for this city is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Omaha is another top destination in the United States and is roughly 193 kms (120 miles) west of Des Moines. Zero in on some of the best places like Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
Roughly 274 kms (170 miles) west of Des Moines, Lincoln is worth working into your travels. Great reasons to visit include Hyde Observatory, Museum of American Speed and Lied Centre for Performing Arts.