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Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional baggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
Best flights to Des Moines by popularity
From | To | Fare type | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham (BHX) | Des Moines (DSM) | Round trip / Economy | 24 Sep, 2025 - 28 Sep, 2025 | Starting from £729 Seen: 1 day ago |
| Manchester (MAN) | Des Moines (DSM) | Round trip / Economy | 16 Dec, 2025 - 29 Dec, 2026 | Starting from £885 Seen: 1 day ago |
| London (LHR) | Des Moines (DSM) | Round trip / Economy | 10 May, 2025 - 16 May, 2025 | Starting from £887 Seen: 3 hours ago |
Prices shown are per person. Cheapest fares may be hand luggage only. *Fares displayed have been collected within the last 48hrs and may no longer be available at time of booking. Additional luggage fees and charges for optional products and services may apply.
Things to do after your flight to Des Moines
Get lost in the great expanses of the USA’s Hawkeye State with our flights to Des Moines. Built from the fruits of a thriving insurance industry, wealthy Des Moines is a peaceful city that’s also home to a booming business scene.
Plus, both Iowa and its sleepy capital are key players in kicking off the USA’s presidential elections. Drop by in August for the ten-day Iowa State Fair blowout, which draws in thousands of revellers with country tunes, wandering farm animals and buckets of tasty food.
Discover Des Moines
The Great Plains
Get out of town into the peaceful Great Plains and drink in the never-ending string of tiny villages, sprawling farms, and flourishing agricultural fields that make Iowa the USA’s main grain producer. Head south to the rustic towns and open lands of Madison County, and visit the near utopian villages of the 19th century Amana Colonies for arts, crafts, and local produce.
Bohemian vibes
To the east of Des Moines, university town and UNESCO City of Literature Iowa City charms with top quality museums and artwork, and a young, bohemian vibe. With our Des Moines flights, you’ll be setting off into the distance in Iowa before you know it.
Flight information
Fly with our partner Delta Air Lines to Des Moines International Airport.
Visa information
Visit our dedicated US visa page, where you'll find lots of useful information on the travel documents you'll need.
Local currency
The currency in Des Moines is the US Dollar (USD).
Local transport
Des Moines Area Regional Transport Authority (DART) provides bus services in Des Moines, including connections with the airport.
Time difference
Des Moines is 6 hours behind London (GMT).
Electricity
The electricity supply is 120 volts in Des Moines. Standard British plugs will need an adapter.
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