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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £555

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from London Heathrow to Des Moines are usually found in November or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£564

One-way from

£555

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£832
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 13/3-25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 41m total
  • London to Des Moines
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 09m total
  • London to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 13/311:45LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 49mFinnair
Tue 25/315:23DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 52mFinnair
Deal found 20/2£564
Wed 19/314:30LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 23/318:30DSM - LHR
1 stop30h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£624
Thu 13/308:40LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 07mDelta
Tue 25/310:22DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 23mDelta
Deal found 20/2£665
Thu 3/407:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 28mBritish Airways
Tue 15/411:54DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 26mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£737
Thu 17/407:40LHR - DSM
3 stops44h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/419:47DSM - LHR
2 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£905
Thu 17/407:40LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 04mAer Lingus
Sun 20/406:00DSM - LHR
2 stops20h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£943
Sun 6/409:30LHR - DSM
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/417:10DSM - LHR
1 stop34h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,197
Wed 19/306:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 23/311:27DSM - LHR
3 stops28h 53mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,604

Find flights from Heathrow to Des Moines within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

11:45-22:34

1 stop15h 49m

Des Moines

Tue 25/3

15:23-08:15

1 stop11h 52m

£564

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

14:30-22:56

1 stop13h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 23/3

18:30-06:20

1 stop30h 50m

£624

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

08:40-20:47

2 stops17h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 25/3

10:22-08:45

2 stops17h 23m

£665

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 3/4

07:30-21:58

2 stops20h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 15/4

11:54-07:20

1 stop13h 26m

£737

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 17/4

07:40-21:47

3 stops44h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 20/4

19:47-10:15

2 stops32h 28m

£905

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 17/4

07:40-17:44

2 stops16h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 20/4

06:00-08:00

2 stops20h 00m

£943

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 6/4

09:30-21:52

2 stops18h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 13/4

17:10-09:40

1 stop34h 30m

£1,197

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 19/3

06:40-22:56

2 stops21h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 23/3

11:27-21:20

3 stops28h 53m

£1,604

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

14:10-09:19

2 stops49h 09m

£555

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 23/5

07:05-19:06

3 stops42h 01m

£580

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Heathrow to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Heathrow to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from London Heathrow?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from London Heathrow to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from London Heathrow; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from London Heathrow. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Finnair, at £564, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and Delta. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £555. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and Finnair, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Heathrow to Des Moines

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FinnairCheapest£572Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£661Average£1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£701Average£1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£743Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£815Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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