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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £371

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 June 2026.

Mon 23/1106:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 27/1111:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops25h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/6£711
Tue 24/1111:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 29/1119:05
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6£723
Mon 23/1107:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 53m
Lufthansa
Fri 27/1118:45
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 8/6£740
Thu 10/914:10
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop13h 18m
Lufthansa
Thu 24/911:27
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 9/6£744
Mon 23/1111:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Thu 26/1116:02
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop13h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/6£745
Fri 2/1010:00
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop18h 15m
Lufthansa
Fri 6/1120:15
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop27h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/6£749
Thu 24/906:50
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 28/908:00
DSM
-
LHR
3 stops17h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6£750

Find 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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£711

One-way from

£371

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£858
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/11-27/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • London to Des Moines
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 19m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 June 2026.
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LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

08:00-17:57

1 stop15h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

13:27-09:40

1 stop14h 13m

£744

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

06:50-17:33

2 stops16h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 28/9

08:00-06:45

1 stop16h 45m

£750

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

06:55-21:22

2 stops20h 27m

Des Moines

Thu 16/7

11:23-06:45

1 stop13h 22m

£768

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

11:25-23:35

2 stops18h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 6/11

18:45-05:55

1 stop29h 10m

£768
Cheapest one-way

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

08:40-20:49

2 stops18h 09m

£537

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

14:45-00:04

1 stop15h 19m

£538

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 20/9

19:20-17:26

2 stops28h 06m

£540

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 28/9

06:15-19:21

2 stops19h 06m

£541

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 29/7

09:50-14:16

2 stops34h 26m

£554
Fastest single journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

09:45-17:27

1 stop13h 42m

£580

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £651). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,318). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines?

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 9 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair,Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,800 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,049 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,034 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines?

    For as low as £744, Lufthansa can have you in Des Moines from London Heathrow Airport in 15h 57m. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is about 4176 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    United Airlines, at £191, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include British Airways and Lufthansa. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £651). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,318). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£191Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£449Average£888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£608Average£981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£650Average£764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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FinnairCheapest£673Average£931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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