Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to London
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to London? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to London vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 75,000–115,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to London for specific travel dates.
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 75,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 75,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-27
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 111,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-27
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 114,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-27
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 114,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-27
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 115,000 Pts + $5.6
Des Moines to London flight facts
Distance
4,187 mi
6,738 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 8h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+6h
London is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in London
LCY · London City
LGW · London Gatwick
LHR · London Heathrow
LTN · London Luton
STN · London Stansted
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cedar Rapids - London · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Kansas City - London · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to London
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 115,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 116,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 116,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 116,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 116,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
DSM - LHR
Business | 1 Stop
From 116,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
London (United Kingdom)
Hyatt Regency London Stratford
From 8,000 Pts or $172
London (United Kingdom)
Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars
From 20,000 Pts or $265
Newbury (United Kingdom)
The Retreat at Elcot Park, an SLH Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $282
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to London depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to London.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to London.
Des Moines and London are about 4,187 miles (6,738 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,187-mile straight-line distance takes about 8h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
London is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in London: London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into London, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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