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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £230

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£230

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,054
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 19/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • Des Moines to London
13/1
  • 13/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 09m 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 December 2024

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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 18 December 2024.

Tue 31/1215:11DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/614:05LHR - DSM
2 stops29h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£728
Tue 31/1211:58DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 20/613:25LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/12£746
Tue 31/1208:00DSM - LHR
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/614:05LHR - DSM
2 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£787
Fri 27/1212:25DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 40mKLM
Fri 17/109:10LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 24mKLM
Deal found 17/12£1,102
Tue 24/1208:00DSM - LHR
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Sun 29/1215:00LHR - DSM
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12£1,275
Wed 18/1214:24DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 21/1217:00LHR - DSM
2 stops35h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,325
Tue 31/1211:58DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 52mBritish Airways
Fri 20/609:35LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 24mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£1,676
Thu 26/1211:58DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 17mIberia
Wed 1/114:10LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 01mIberia
Deal found 17/12£1,743
Fri 27/1212:25DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 1/106:30LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/12£1,769
Sat 28/1211:29DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 46mLufthansa
Wed 1/118:30LHR - DSM
2 stops29h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£2,074

Find flights from Des Moines to Heathrow within your budget

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 19/1

11:30-17:40

2 stops24h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/1

19:30-22:50

2 stops33h 20m

£543

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 27/1

18:00-11:30

1 stop11h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

06:15-22:08

2 stops21h 53m

£594

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 28/1

11:30-11:40

1 stop18h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

11:45-20:57

2 stops15h 12m

£598

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 28/1

11:30-07:55

2 stops14h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

08:40-21:18

2 stops18h 38m

£602

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 19/1

12:25-06:50

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Sun 26/1

14:30-22:50

1 stop14h 20m

£630

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 19/2

08:00-07:30

1 stop17h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 25/2

13:45-21:23

2 stops37h 38m

£635

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 27/1

08:00-07:10

3 stops17h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 12/2

14:30-10:33

2 stops26h 03m

£697

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 10/1

05:45-07:10

2 stops19h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

15:00-17:54

2 stops32h 54m

£720

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 31/12

11:58-06:50

1 stop12h 52m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/6

13:25-20:32

1 stop13h 07m

£746

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 14/3

11:56-10:20

2 stops17h 24m

London Heathrow

Thu 20/3

20:45-21:52

2 stops30h 07m

£860

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Heathrow

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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 13 December 2024.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to London, see what other customers have to say about KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada. 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.
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
668 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
1,309 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 £543, 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 British Airways and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £594 and £598, 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £351. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and United Airlines, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£627Average£947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,053Average£1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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