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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £406

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£591

One-way from

£406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£654
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 30/1-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • London to Des Moines
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 06m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£21 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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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 14 January 2026.

Fri 30/106:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 28/411:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops22h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/1£591
Fri 18/906:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 46m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 28/911:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops22h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/1£603
Wed 4/219:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops32h 59m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 2/511:04
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops22h 56m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/1£609
Thu 23/408:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 45m
Lufthansa
Sun 26/418:59
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop10h 46m
Lufthansa
Deal found 12/1£692
Thu 26/209:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 5/305:30
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop22h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1£698
Wed 25/209:00
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 41m
United Airlines
Sun 1/311:30
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/1£701
Sat 7/206:35
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops17h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 2/515:15
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1£701
Sat 7/207:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 07m
Lufthansa
Sat 2/518:45
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops15h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/1£709

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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 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

19:30-22:29

2 stops32h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 2/5

11:04-16:00

2 stops22h 56m

£609

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

07:05-22:29

3 stops21h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 28/4

11:04-21:40

2 stops28h 36m

£628

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 23/4

08:30-18:15

2 stops15h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 26/4

18:59-11:45

1 stop10h 46m

£692

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

09:00-21:41

2 stops18h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

15:24-11:15

1 stop13h 51m

£698

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 2/5

11:30-06:45

1 stop13h 15m

£698

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 14/2

15:24-11:15

1 stop13h 51m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

09:00-21:50

2 stops18h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 28/4

13:10-09:00

1 stop13h 50m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Wed 25/2

09:00-21:41

2 stops18h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

11:30-05:55

1 stop12h 25m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sat 7/2

06:35-17:47

2 stops17h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 2/5

15:15-08:30

1 stop11h 15m

£701

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 26/2

09:00-21:41

2 stops18h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 5/3

15:28-12:50

2 stops15h 22m

£702

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Heathrow to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £190). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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.

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 14 January 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
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,162 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,714 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,674 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,349 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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 £692, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Des Moines from London Heathrow Airport in 15h 45m. 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 £184, 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 Finnair. These flights start at 76% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £190). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£184Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£471Average£870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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FinnairCheapest£556Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£603Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£645Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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