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$232+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Gatwick (LGW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LGW
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Gatwick (LGW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$614
(Delta)

One-way from

$232
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,246
From Des Moines to London Gatwick
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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 June 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Wed 8/611:24 amDSM - LGW
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Wed 8/2012:00 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/13$614
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/198:25 amDSM - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:40 amLGW - DSM
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$777
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/286:30 amDSM - LGW
2 stops19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/410:40 amLGW - DSM
2 stops18h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$1,083
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/235:58 pmDSM - LGW
2 stops34h 52mIberia
Wed 9/108:40 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops26h 59mIberia
Deal found 6/12$1,303
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Tue 9/164:25 pmDSM - LGW
2 stops17h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 10/287:35 pmLGW - DSM
2 stops33h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,902

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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 MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

11:24 am-10:00 am

2 stops16h 36m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/20

12:00 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops16h 39m

$614

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

8:25 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 9/28

7:40 am-2:40 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$777

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

6:30 am-8:10 am

2 stops19h 40m

London Gatwick

Mon 8/4

10:40 am-11:01 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$1,083

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Mon 6/23

5:58 pm-10:50 am

2 stops34h 52m

London Gatwick

Wed 9/10

8:40 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$1,303

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

4:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops17h 25m

London Gatwick

Tue 10/28

7:35 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,902

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

8:35 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 45m

$232

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

10:18 am-10:00 am

2 stops17h 42m

$419

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LGW

DSMLGW

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

5:52 pm-9:25 am

3 stops33h 33m

$894

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Deals found on 6/12

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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 June 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to London, such as Delta, Air France and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,872 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Iberia
7.0
Good
2,778 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 0 different airlines.

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  • 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 $569). Flying from Des Moines to London Gatwick Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $777). 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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