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 WestJet ($556), Delta ($828), and American Airlines ($898).

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 $565). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport?

To save up to 29% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 38 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport from $836 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,903 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to London Gatwick Airport from Des Moines. Prices for January average $913 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $617. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LGW?

When flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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.

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.

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Average price	$879

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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 April 29, 2025.

Fri 8/811:24 amDSM - LGW

2 stops16h 36mDelta

Wed 8/2012:00 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops16h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$800

Mon 6/238:35 amDSM - LGW

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/11:05 pmLGW - DSM

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$858

Sun 10/122:00 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops24h 00mIberia

Mon 10/208:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops30h 04mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$911

Sun 9/146:09 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops19h 51mBritish Airways

Tue 9/238:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops26h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,055

Fri 6/137:00 amDSM - LGW

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/2010:40 amLGW - DSM

2 stops18h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,116

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Fri 8/811:24 amDSM - LGW

2 stops16h 36mDelta

Wed 8/2012:00 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops16h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$800

Mon 6/238:35 amDSM - LGW

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/11:05 pmLGW - DSM

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$858

Sun 10/122:00 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops24h 00mIberia

Mon 10/208:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops30h 04mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$911

Sun 9/146:09 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops19h 51mBritish Airways

Tue 9/238:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops26h 59mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,055

Fri 6/137:00 amDSM - LGW

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Fri 6/2010:40 amLGW - DSM

2 stops18h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,116

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Fri 5/22:12 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops14h 43mIberia

Sun 5/48:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops27h 03mIberia

Deal found 4/28

$1,151

Mon 5/56:45 pmDSM - LGW

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/1312:40 pmLGW - DSM

3 stops26h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$1,185

Mon 5/52:20 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops14h 30mIberia

Tue 5/138:40 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops27h 03mIberia

Deal found 4/29

$2,063

Wed 5/217:00 amDSM - LGW

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/286:05 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops48h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$985

Wed 5/2811:26 amDSM - LGW

2 stops16h 34mDelta

Fri 6/612:00 pmLGW - DSM

2 stops16h 30mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$1,980

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Fri 8/156:00 amDSM - LGW

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$301

Sun 6/225:52 pmDSM - LGW

3 stops33h 33mWestJet

Deal found 4/27

$556

Sun 6/810:59 amDSM - LGW

2 stops17h 01mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$828

Thu 6/127:00 amDSM - LGW

2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$898

Wed 6/251:58 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops24h 02mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,087

Thu 6/121:58 pmDSM - LGW

2 stops14h 52mIberia

Deal found 4/28

$6,269

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

11:24 am-10:00 am

2 stops16h 36m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/20

12:00 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops16h 22m

$800

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 6/23

8:35 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 45m

London Gatwick

Tue 7/1

1:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$858

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 10/20

8:40 pm-8:44 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$911

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

6:09 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 51m

London Gatwick

Tue 9/23

8:40 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,055

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

7:00 am-6:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

London Gatwick

Fri 6/20

10:40 am-10:59 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$1,116

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops23h 45m

$301

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

5:52 pm-9:25 am

3 stops33h 33m

$556

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

10:18 am-10:00 am

2 stops17h 42m

$828

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-6:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

$898

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

1:58 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$1,087

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Rainfall in Gatwick 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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

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

7,936 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

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

7,936 reviews

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.

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,823 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

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

2,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

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

6,837 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

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

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 WestJet ($556), Delta ($828), and American Airlines ($898).
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 $565). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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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