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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £351

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Des Moines to London Heathrow are usually found in October or January, booked 64 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£536

One-way from

£351

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£654
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 6/4-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 56m total
  • Des Moines to London
21/3
  • 21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 54m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£83 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 21 February 2025.

Sun 6/418:35DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 13/411:45LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/2£536
Tue 1/411:38DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 22mAir Canada
Tue 8/414:05LHR - DSM
2 stops26h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2£536
Tue 1/408:00DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/406:30LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£538
Tue 1/413:45DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/414:05LHR - DSM
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£539
Tue 1/405:45DSM - LHR
1 stop19h 30mDelta
Tue 8/406:30LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 49mDelta
Deal found 20/2£545
Tue 1/417:59DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 11mKLM
Tue 8/415:15LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 44mKLM
Deal found 20/2£551
Sun 20/412:49DSM - LHR
1 stop19h 36mFinnair
Tue 29/412:00LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 53mFinnair
Deal found 20/2£551
Mon 15/918:20DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 24/910:50LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£568
Thu 17/411:43DSM - LHR
2 stops22h 57mLufthansa
Mon 28/419:30LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£616
Fri 21/311:27DSM - LHR
2 stops23h 33mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 28/306:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 16mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£650
Thu 27/212:15DSM - LHR
2 stops21h 20mAer Lingus
Thu 6/308:50LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 00mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£780

Find flights from Des Moines to Heathrow within your budget

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Des Moines

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 6/4

18:35-13:30

1 stop12h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 13/4

11:45-20:46

1 stop15h 01m

£536

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

11:38-10:00

2 stops16h 22m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

14:05-10:40

2 stops26h 35m

£536

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

08:00-06:30

2 stops16h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

06:30-21:52

2 stops21h 22m

£538

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

18:47-11:45

1 stop10h 58m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

14:05-10:40

2 stops26h 35m

£539

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

05:45-07:15

1 stop19h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

06:30-17:19

2 stops16h 49m

£545

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/4

17:59-13:10

1 stop13h 11m

London Heathrow

Tue 8/4

15:15-22:59

1 stop13h 44m

£551

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 20/4

12:49-14:25

1 stop19h 36m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

12:00-22:53

1 stop16h 53m

£551

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 18/4

14:12-09:10

1 stop12h 58m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

10:20-22:17

2 stops17h 57m

£574

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 17/4

11:43-16:40

2 stops22h 57m

London Heathrow

Mon 28/4

19:30-21:52

2 stops32h 22m

£616

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 21/3

11:27-16:00

2 stops23h 33m

London Heathrow

Fri 28/3

06:40-22:56

2 stops21h 16m

£650

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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 14 February 2025.

Booking 63 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 £163). 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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to London, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. 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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 £536, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £536 and £539, respectively. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 30% 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 £363. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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£631Average£953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£1,060Average£1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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