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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £615

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Heathrow to Des Moines are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£768

One-way from

£615

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£831
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 03m total
  • London to Des Moines
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 39m total
  • London to Des Moines
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 29 April 2025.

Thu 12/606:40LHR - DSM
2 stops22h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 19/614:20DSM - LHR
2 stops19h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/4£768
Fri 6/607:40LHR - DSM
3 stops39h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/608:35DSM - LHR
3 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£804
Mon 12/510:55LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 29/511:26DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£847
Mon 12/508:40LHR - DSM
2 stops19h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 29/518:45DSM - LHR
1 stop29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4£867
Mon 12/513:10LHR - DSM
1 stop16h 29mBritish Airways
Thu 29/516:04DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£888
Mon 12/509:55LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 11mDelta
Wed 28/518:35DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/4£892
Tue 13/509:30LHR - DSM
2 stops14h 20mAir Canada
Wed 28/511:16DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4£894
Tue 27/506:55LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 27mLufthansa
Sat 7/618:45DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 28/4£912
Thu 15/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 27/518:13DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4£918
Tue 15/708:50LHR - DSM
2 stops14h 49mAer Lingus
Sat 30/810:03DSM - LHR
2 stops15h 57mAer Lingus
Deal found 28/4£999
Tue 6/506:15LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 51mAir France
Sat 24/517:30DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/4£1,032
Sun 11/511:45LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 21mKLM
Thu 29/510:17DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 38mKLM
Deal found 28/4£1,125

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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 29 April 2025.
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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Heathrow

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 12/6

06:40-23:03

2 stops22h 23m

Des Moines

Thu 19/6

14:20-16:00

2 stops19h 40m

£768

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 6/6

07:40-17:03

3 stops39h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 9/6

08:35-07:55

3 stops41h 20m

£804

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

10:55-20:46

2 stops15h 51m

Des Moines

Thu 29/5

11:26-06:45

1 stop13h 19m

£847

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

08:40-21:52

2 stops19h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 29/5

18:45-06:20

1 stop29h 35m

£867

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

13:10-23:39

1 stop16h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 29/5

16:04-12:15

1 stop14h 11m

£888

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 12/5

09:55-21:06

2 stops17h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 28/5

18:35-13:30

1 stop12h 55m

£892

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 13/5

09:30-10:30

2 stops31h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 26/5

11:16-10:00

2 stops16h 44m

£894

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 27/5

06:55-21:22

2 stops20h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

18:45-09:40

2 stops32h 55m

£912

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

12:15-17:43

1 stop11h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 26/5

18:13-10:30

1 stop10h 17m

£918

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

08:50-17:39

2 stops14h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 30/8

10:03-08:00

2 stops15h 57m

£999

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is 77 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LHR to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 25.0 - 125.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 25.0 mm.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London to Des Moines, such as Delta, KLM and United Airlines. 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.

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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.

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

    Scandinavian Airlines, at £768, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Aer Lingus, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £615. However, be on the lookout for offers from British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £699). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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

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FinnairCheapest£551Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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LufthansaCheapest£624Average£1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£644Average£848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£706Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£736Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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