Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?

Flights from Des Moines to Manchester usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Des Moines to Manchester.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Manchester pass through?

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Manchester pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Manchester?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Des Moines to Manchester. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £527 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £970, a difference of £443. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Manchester?

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

A direct flight from Des Moines to Manchester takes 00m, covering 4,045 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Manchester looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £441, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manchester?

Manchester is 5 hours ahead of Des Moines (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Manchester Airport (MAN)?

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include: • GREEN MOTION • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL • DRIVALIA • Ace • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Manchester flight?

Return flights from Des Moines to Manchester range from £616 to £895, with an average of £781 over the past 12 months. Anything below £616 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Des Moines to Manchester?

Return flights from Des Moines to Manchester typically range from £616 to £895. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £769 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manchester. It's 33% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?

Delta (£769) and United Airlines (£851) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Des Moines to Manchester according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £961. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Manchester, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Manchester stopovers at 8h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £616-£895

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Typical prices: £466-£466

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Recent return flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

11:01 - 10:05DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 04m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:55 - 10:21MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

25h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

£769Delta

Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

06:41 - 10:05DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

21h 24m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

14:55 - 22:38MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

13h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£794Delta

Sun, 6 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

18:18 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

32h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

06:10 - 19:19MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

19h 09m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£851United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

09:30 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

18h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:30 - 22:21MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

40h 51m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

£922United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

15:20 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

13h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:10 - 21:25MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

21h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£934United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

15:20 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

13h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:10 - 21:25MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

21h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£935United Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan

08:00 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

20h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:10 - 17:35MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

17h 25m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£941United Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan

08:00 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

20h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:10 - 17:35MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

17h 25m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£942United Airlines

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov

08:00 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

42h 45m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Toronto Pearson Intl

06:10 - 17:28MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

17h 18m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

£951United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

15:24 - 10:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

12h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:30 - 17:28MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

35h 58m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

£1,022United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Manchester

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

18:43 - 16:15DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

16h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

12:15 - 22:59MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

16h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

£6,775Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

13:15 - 11:20DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 05m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow

08:10 - 18:56MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

16h 46m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

£6,933British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:26 - 07:35DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

08:10 - 18:56MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

16h 46m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

£7,583Aer Lingus

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

09:26 - 07:35DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

11:55 - 00:26MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 31m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

£7,639Aer Lingus

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

15:03 - 08:45DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

12h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:40 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

15h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£7,651Virgin Atlantic

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:22 - 09:40DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

18h 18m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

12:40 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

15h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£7,655Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

11:27 - 10:05DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:40 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

15h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£7,665Multiple Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

18:54 - 16:35DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

16h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

14:55 - 22:33MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

13h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£7,674KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:26 - 07:35DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

17h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dublin

12:00 - 00:18MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

18h 18m2 stops Dublin Chicago O'Hare Intl

£7,759Aer Lingus

Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

14:01 - 14:05DSM Des Moines-MAN Manchester

19h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

14:55 - 18:56MAN Manchester-DSM Des Moines

34h 01m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

£7,765British Airways

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How much is a return flight from Des Moines to Manchester? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Manchester departing in December.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manchester. It's 33% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 24% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Des Moines to Manchester.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Manchester?
A direct flight from Des Moines to Manchester takes 00m, covering 4,045 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Manchester?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Manchester flight?
Return flights from Des Moines to Manchester range from £616 to £895, with an average of £781 over the past 12 months. Anything below £616 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Manchester looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £441, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Manchester Airport (MAN)?
Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Manchester?
Flights from Des Moines to Manchester usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Manchester pass through?
Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Manchester pass through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 46% on flights from Des Moines to Manchester. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £527 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £970, a difference of £443.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manchester?
Manchester is 5 hours ahead of Des Moines (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Manchester?
Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average £527, about £443 less than Thursday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Manchester trip for April. Fares historically average £635 return in that month – typically £359 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manchester Airport.

• Holiday Inn Express Manchester Airport By IHG
• Tribe Manchester Airport
• ibis budget Manchester Airport

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