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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £256

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Des Moines are usually found in February or November, 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£657

One-way from

£256

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£843
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 14m total
  • London to Des Moines
5/6
  • 5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • London to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 12/516:40LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/515:20DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4£657
Thu 29/508:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/617:50DSM - LHR
3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£742
Mon 12/506:55LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 57mLufthansa
Mon 19/518:45DSM - LHR
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4£783
Wed 7/512:40LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 12mAir Canada
Wed 21/505:45DSM - LHR
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 13/4£852
Wed 7/509:15LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 28mBritish Airways
Sat 31/514:20DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4£903
Fri 30/512:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 6/618:35DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/4£975
Tue 15/707:40LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 59mAer Lingus
Sat 30/810:03DSM - LHR
2 stops17h 02mAer Lingus
Deal found 14/4£995
Sat 31/506:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 50mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 15/814:14DSM - LHR
2 stops37h 06mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£1,046
Fri 25/409:20LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 17mDelta
Fri 16/514:15DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 14/4£1,084
Wed 7/514:10LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 39mWestJet
Sat 31/510:59DSM - LHR
3 stops19h 06mWestJet
Deal found 14/4£1,093
Sat 31/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 16/814:00DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4£1,226

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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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

16:40-14:39

2 stops27h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

15:20-11:35

1 stop14h 15m

£657

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 29/5

08:30-22:45

2 stops20h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 5/6

17:50-21:00

3 stops21h 10m

£742

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

06:55-21:52

2 stops20h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 19/5

18:45-09:40

2 stops32h 55m

£783

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

12:40-21:52

2 stops15h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 21/5

05:45-11:50

2 stops24h 05m

£852

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

09:15-17:43

1 stop14h 28m

Des Moines

Sat 31/5

14:20-07:20

1 stop11h 00m

£903

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/5

12:25-21:06

1 stop14h 41m

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

18:35-13:30

1 stop12h 55m

£975

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

07:40-17:39

2 stops15h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 30/8

10:03-09:05

2 stops17h 02m

£995

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 31/5

06:40-22:30

2 stops21h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 15/8

14:14-09:20

2 stops37h 06m

£1,046

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 25/4

09:20-17:37

1 stop14h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 16/5

14:15-11:25

2 stops15h 10m

£1,084

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 7/5

14:10-16:49

2 stops32h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 31/5

10:59-12:05

3 stops19h 06m

£1,093

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines

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 11 April 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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    United Airlines, at £657, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Lufthansa and Air Canada. These flights start at 18% 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 £625. However, be on the lookout for offers from Aer Lingus and British Airways, 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest£563Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£634Average£1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£654Average£813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£717Average£900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£747Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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