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Flights from Manchester to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Orlando, about 12h 24m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 12h 24m
MANDSMATL

Manchester to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Orlando

Best ways to fly from Manchester to Des Moines

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

1
MAN Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun11:30 MAN15:18 ATL1h 42m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMVirgin Atlantic + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 24m
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2
MAN Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
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
12h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hDes Moines vs Manchester
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MAN → DSM

Flights from Manchester to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines?
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 Manchester to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Manchester and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Orlando (MCO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Manchester and Des Moines?
Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Manchester and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 6 hours behind Manchester.

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