Flights from Belfast to Des Moines

Cheapest time to fly from Belfast to Des Moines

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 2 Nov - 8 Nov
£653
November
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.34 USD
1 USD = 0.75 GBP
Last checked on Mon 02/11
Distance: 3,871 mi
Belfast airports
Belfast International Airport (BFS)How far from city centre: 13 mi
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)How far from city centre: 2 mi
Des Moines airports

Book your Belfast to Des Moines flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Belfast to Des Moines (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Belfast to Des Moines takes roughly 11 h and 43 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Belfast–Des Moines route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Belfast International Airport (BFS)

The weather in Des Moines

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Des Moines, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly -8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to -10ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Belfast to Des Moines

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Belfast to Des Moines:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Des Moines. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Belfast to Des Moines

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Belfast to Des Moines?
When you fly from Belfast to Des Moines the average price is £1160. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Belfast to Des Moines at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Belfast to Des Moines. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Belfast to Des Moines?
The most popular months to book a flight from Belfast to Des Moines are September, October and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Belfast to Des Moines?
The best time of the year to go to Des Moines when flying from Belfast depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Des Moines from Belfast in terms of searches from our customer, followed by February and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, September and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Belfast - Des Moines.
How long does the flight take to go from Belfast to Des Moines?
The total flight time between Belfast and Des Moines is of around 20 h and 29 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,871.49 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Des Moines compared to Belfast?
While in Belfast temperatures can reach an average of 15º ºC in summer, Des Moines can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -4º ºC in Des Moines, compared to the 5º ºC average in Belfast.

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