Flights from London to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 13h 37m
- two tickets, via Boston
- $603
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 4,186 mi (6,737 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
United States
13h 37m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $683
Via Boston
United States
14h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $603
Via New York
United States
14h 20m
with the connection
London to New York
flight 8h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Des Moines: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Des Moines
flight 3h 17m
two ticketsfrom $642
Via Washington
United States
14h 24m
with the connection
London to Washington
flight 8h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.
Washington to Des Moines
flight 2h 56m
Via Denver
United States
14h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,517
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From London to cities closest to Des Moines
London to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h 58m
from $854
London to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 9h
from $397
London to Detroit
Detroit: 546 mi (878 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h 37m
from $707
London to Denver
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 9h 55m
from $689
London to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 10h 28m
from $556
London to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh: 714 mi (1,149 km) from Des Moines, flight 8h 20m
from $501
To Des Moines from cities closest to London
Boston to Des Moines
Boston: 3,271 mi (5,264 km) from London, flight 3h 25m
from $88
New York to Des Moines
New York: 3,461 mi (5,570 km) from London, flight 3h 17m
from $178
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 3,665 mi (5,898 km) from London, flight 2h 56m
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from London, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 4,207 mi (6,770 km) from London, flight 2h 15m
Tampa to Des Moines
Tampa: 4,414 mi (7,104 km) from London, flight 3h 5m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from London to Des Moines?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from London to Des Moines?
Via Chicago: 9h to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 13h 37m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from London to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $603. 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 London and Des Moines?
Chicago (13h 37m total), Boston (14h 5m total), New York (14h 20m total), Washington (14h 24m total) and Denver (14h 40m total).
How far is Des Moines from London?
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.