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$305+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Gatwick (LGW)

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DSM — LGW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$850
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$799
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:45 amDSM - LGW
2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/163:05 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops27h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$850
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/61:07 pmDSM - LGW
2 stops15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/108:50 amLGW - DSM
3 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$894
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/272:12 pmDSM - LGW
2 stops14h 38mIberia
Sat 5/38:40 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops33h 04mIberia
Deal found 3/27$946
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:07 amDSM - LGW
2 stops16h 53mNorse Atlantic UK
Sat 5/1710:00 amLGW - DSM
2 stops19h 39mNorse Atlantic UK
Deal found 3/26$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1412:53 pmDSM - LGW
2 stops25h 07mBritish Airways
Tue 9/2311:35 amLGW - DSM
2 stops16h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/110:55 amDSM - LGW
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Thu 9/412:00 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops16h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/26$1,562

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Gatwick

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

6:45 am-6:35 am

2 stops17h 50m

London Gatwick

Fri 5/16

3:05 pm-12:18 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$850

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

1:07 pm-10:45 am

2 stops15h 38m

London Gatwick

Tue 6/10

8:50 am-9:38 am

3 stops30h 48m

$894

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

2:12 pm-10:50 am

2 stops14h 38m

London Gatwick

Sat 5/3

8:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$946

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

8:07 am-7:00 am

2 stops16h 53m

London Gatwick

Sat 5/17

10:00 am-11:39 pm

2 stops19h 39m

$959

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

12:53 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops25h 07m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/23

11:35 am-9:56 pm

2 stops16h 21m

$1,180

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops17h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops16h 22m

$1,562

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 7/1

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$305

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

11:54 am-10:50 am

2 stops16h 56m

$561

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

6:13 pm-10:55 am

2 stops34h 42m

$656

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 7/1

10:59 am-10:00 am

2 stops17h 01m

$858

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Deals found on 3/25

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-London Gatwick Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-London Gatwick Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Gatwick. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Norse Atlantic UK
7.1
Good
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,651 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,712 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick?

    If you book a flight to London Gatwick from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to London Gatwick per day from 1 airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport are Iberia ($561), British Airways ($656), and Delta ($858).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Gatwick flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Gatwick?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Gatwick.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Gatwick?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Gatwick by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport (average of $566). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $813). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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