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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines from £397

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — DSM
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 18 July 2026.

Wed 2/919:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops33h 07m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 2/1014:34
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 13/7£586
Fri 4/1206:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 7/1214:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops21h 25m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 15/7£592
Mon 9/1106:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops21h 49m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1114:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 17/7£598
Sun 25/1006:40
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops20h 54m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/1105:40
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops30h 00m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 14/7£679
Mon 9/1110:25
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 10m
Lufthansa
Mon 16/1118:52
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop29h 03m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/7£755
Sun 1/1120:15
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops27h 08m
Lufthansa
Tue 1/1218:45
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 13/7£756

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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 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£586

One-way from

£397

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£903
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/9-2/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 33m total
  • London to Des Moines
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • London to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£149 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£28 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 18 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

07:05-22:29

3 stops21h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

14:15-18:30

2 stops22h 15m

£722
Fastest return journey

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Mon 9/11

10:25-17:23

1 stop12h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 16/11

18:52-15:50

2 stops14h 58m

£773

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 25/10

12:05-21:35

2 stops38h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

06:21-20:35

2 stops32h 14m

£791

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 4/12

07:30-19:25

2 stops17h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 7/12

11:30-05:55

1 stop12h 25m

£812

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

07:25-17:28

2 stops16h 03m

Des Moines

Fri 2/10

08:00-05:55

3 stops15h 55m

£835

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Sun 13/12

12:35-22:19

1 stop15h 44m

Des Moines

Tue 22/12

14:01-11:35

1 stop15h 34m

£842

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Fri 28/8

08:40-21:23

2 stops18h 43m

Des Moines

Fri 4/9

11:32-06:45

1 stop13h 13m

£858

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

06:40-22:34

3 stops21h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 18/10

14:54-17:40

2 stops20h 46m

£877

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

06:40-22:29

3 stops21h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 24/9

11:31-18:30

2 stops24h 59m

£883

LondonDes Moines

LHR - DSM

LHRDSM

London Heathrow

Tue 11/8

09:30-20:26

2 stops16h 56m

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

11:32-07:15

2 stops13h 43m

£943

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £654). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,346). 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 18 July 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
1,420 reviews
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Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
693 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,999 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,142 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,121 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,420 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jake,Jun 2026

RNO - SEA

Our checked baggage was not transferred correctly so now we are stuck in Budapest with out essential luggage. We are not able to get much help from FinnAir because their service from Seattle is on periodic.

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 £773, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Des Moines from London Heathrow Airport in 12h 58m. 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?

    Virgin Atlantic, at £636, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and British Airways. These flights start at 32% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines (average of £654). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,346). 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 18 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£636Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£637Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£645Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£696Average£972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£709Average£941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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