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Flights from Des Moines to Manchester

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Orlando, about 10h 32m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 32m
DSMMANATL

Des Moines to Manchester at a glance

Fastest journey10h 32mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Manchester

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Atlanta (ATL) MAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Mon16:00 DSM18:49 ATL1h 11m connection20:00 ATL08:32 MANDelta Air Lines + Virgin Atlantic
13 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 32m
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DSM Orlando (MCO) MAN
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Self-transfer likely ~14h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,504 km4,039 miles
Journey time
10h 32mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hManchester vs Des Moines
Currency in Manchester
GBP
Airports
DSM → MAN

Flights from Des Moines to Manchester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Manchester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Orlando. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Manchester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Manchester?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Orlando (MCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Manchester?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manchester?
Manchester is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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