How to get from Des Moines to London: connecting flights, about 12h 30m total

Flights from Des Moines to London

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Boston: 12h 30m
two tickets, via New York: $341
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 4,186 mi (6,737 km)

fastest

Via Boston

12h 30m

with the connection

Des Moines to Boston flight 2h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Boston to London flight 6h 45m

two ticketsfrom $733

Via Chicago

12h 40m

with the connection

Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to London flight 8h

two ticketsfrom $419

Via New York

12h 44m

with the connection

Des Moines to New York flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to London: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.

New York to London flight 7h 6m

two ticketsfrom $341

Via Washington

12h 58m

with the connection

Des Moines to Washington flight 2h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to London: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to London flight 7h 23m

Via Atlanta

13h 19m

with the connection

Des Moines to Atlanta flight 2h 9m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to London flight 8h 10m

two ticketsfrom $609

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit London

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +23° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, with 11 rainy days.

Jan

+7° +2° 12 days

Feb

+10° +3° 11 days

Mar

+12° +4° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 8 days

May

+18° +9° 13 days

Jun

+22° +12° 8 days

Jul

+23° +14° 13 days

Aug

+23° +14° 7 days

Sep

+20° +12° 12 days

Oct

+16° +10° 13 days

Nov

+11° +6° 11 days

Dec

+9° +5° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Des Moines to cities closest to London

Des Moines to Boston Boston: 3,271 mi (5,264 km) from London, flight 2h 45m from $490 Des Moines to New York New York: 3,461 mi (5,570 km) from London, flight 2h 38m from $98 Des Moines to Washington Washington: 3,665 mi (5,898 km) from London, flight 2h 35m Des Moines to Chicago Chicago: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from London, flight 1h 40m from $108 Des Moines to Atlanta Atlanta: 4,207 mi (6,770 km) from London, flight 2h 9m from $261 Des Moines to Tampa Tampa: 4,414 mi (7,104 km) from London, flight 2h 43m

To London from cities closest to Des Moines

Minneapolis to London Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 7h 55m Chicago to London Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h from $300 Detroit to London Detroit: 546 mi (878 km) from Des Moines, flight 7h 30m Denver to London Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 9h 5m Dallas to London Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 9h 5m from $348 Pittsburgh to London Pittsburgh: 714 mi (1,149 km) from Des Moines, flight 7h 25m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to London?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Boston.

What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to London?

Via Boston: 2h 45m to the connection, 6h 45m after it, about 12h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Des Moines to London with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $341. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and London?

Boston (12h 30m total), Chicago (12h 40m total), New York (12h 44m total), Washington (12h 58m total) and Atlanta (13h 19m total).

How far is London from Des Moines?

4,186 mi (6,737 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.