£102+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — LHR
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Mon 4/5

14:16-10:20

2 stops14h 04m

Inverness

Mon 11/5

15:45-19:33

2 stops33h 48m

£577

Des MoinesGlasgow

DSM - GLA

DSMGLA

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

18:31-23:10

2 stops22h 39m

Glasgow Intl

Tue 12/5

06:00-16:48

2 stops16h 48m

£604

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Mon 4/5

17:01-15:00

2 stops15h 59m

Inverness

Mon 11/5

11:10-23:49

2 stops18h 39m

£613

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Thu 7/5

14:16-14:35

2 stops18h 19m

Inverness

Thu 14/5

07:20-23:49

2 stops22h 29m

£615

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 8/5

17:28-22:30

2 stops23h 02m

Inverness

Fri 15/5

06:25-17:53

2 stops17h 28m

£620

Des MoinesEdinburgh

DSM - EDI

DSMEDI

Des Moines

Sun 13/9

18:50-08:25

1 stop31h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

11:30-10:20

1 stop28h 50m

£623

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Thu 7/5

18:41-22:30

2 stops21h 49m

Inverness

Thu 14/5

06:25-20:36

2 stops20h 11m

£623

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

13:40-09:40

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

14:10-00:34

1 stop16h 24m

£639
Fastest return journey

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 26/8

17:16-12:20

1 stop13h 04m

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

11:05-17:02

1 stop11h 57m

£639

Des MoinesInverness

DSM - INV

DSMINV

Des Moines

Fri 8/5

13:04-22:30

2 stops27h 26m

Inverness

Fri 15/5

06:25-22:32

2 stops22h 07m

£649

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines?

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 March 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines. 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?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of £468). Flying from Des Moines in July will prove the most costly (average of £786). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

If you’re flying from Des Moines, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Chicago (496 flights per day), Detroit (172 flights per day) and Atlanta (121 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From £213
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From £339
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From £685

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Chicago, with prices starting at £213. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chicago
Chicago
From £213
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From £339
Minneapolis St Paul
Minneapolis St Paul
From £685

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Las Vegas, Denver, Cancún. Throughout the year, Las Vegas, Denver, Cancún are some of the top choices made by users flying from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as £213 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £549 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Des Moines?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Charlotte. Prices start at £608 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines is currently November; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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