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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £342

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
22 ינו' — 29 ינו'1
1 adult

The best prices from Des Moines to London Heathrow are usually found in February or October, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 17 ינואר 2025.

Round-trip from

£570

One-way from

£342

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£737
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 46m total
  • Des Moines to London
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 10m total
  • Des Moines to London
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 ינואר 2025.

ב' 3/318:50DSM - LHR
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
ב' 10/311:30LHR - DSM
2 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£570
ד' 5/211:30DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 30mScandinavian Airlines
ג' 18/219:30LHR - DSM
2 stops33h 01mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/1£571
ב' 3/311:30DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 25mVirgin Atlantic
ב' 10/319:35LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1£582
ד' 5/211:35DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
ג' 18/215:00LHR - DSM
2 stops29h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£586
ד' 19/212:15DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways
ג' 25/207:00LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£588
ד' 12/212:15DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 50mKLM
ה' 20/211:45LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 12mKLM
Deal found 17/1£589
ד' 19/311:27DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 28mDelta
ג' 25/308:40LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 02mDelta
Deal found 16/1£598
א' 2/318:50DSM - LHR
2 stops30h 20mAir Canada
א' 9/315:00LHR - DSM
2 stops48h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1£606
ו' 18/418:47DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 53mLufthansa
ג' 29/406:30LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1£670
ד' 21/516:22DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
ו' 13/613:10LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1£682

Find flights from Des Moines to Heathrow within your budget

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ב' 3/3

18:50-07:10

2 stops30h 20m

London Heathrow

ב' 10/3

11:30-17:56

2 stops35h 26m

£570

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 5/2

11:30-16:00

2 stops22h 30m

London Heathrow

ג' 18/2

19:30-22:31

2 stops33h 01m

£571

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ב' 3/3

11:30-07:55

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

ב' 10/3

19:35-22:49

2 stops32h 14m

£582

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 5/2

11:35-07:55

1 stop14h 20m

London Heathrow

ג' 18/2

15:00-14:29

2 stops29h 29m

£586

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 19/2

12:15-06:50

1 stop12h 35m

London Heathrow

ג' 25/2

07:00-22:28

2 stops21h 28m

£588

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 12/2

12:15-07:05

1 stop12h 50m

London Heathrow

ה' 20/2

11:45-20:57

2 stops15h 12m

£589

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 19/3

11:27-06:55

2 stops14h 28m

London Heathrow

ג' 25/3

08:40-20:42

2 stops17h 02m

£598

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

א' 2/3

18:50-07:10

2 stops30h 20m

London Heathrow

א' 9/3

15:00-10:43

2 stops48h 43m

£606

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ו' 18/4

18:47-16:40

2 stops15h 53m

London Heathrow

ג' 29/4

06:30-21:52

2 stops21h 22m

£670

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

ד' 21/5

16:22-09:10

1 stop10h 48m

London Heathrow

ו' 13/6

13:10-21:38

1 stop14h 28m

£682

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Heathrow

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Des Moines to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 17 ינואר 2025.
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow?

    For a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 2 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £571, Scandinavian Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Scandinavian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £582 and £586, respectively. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Scandinavian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £342. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow 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 Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £161). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Heathrow

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United AirlinesCheapest£652Average£984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,095Average£1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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