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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £264

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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to London Heathrow are usually found in October or January, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£465

One-way from

£264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£977
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/9-3/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 24m total
  • Des Moines to London
8/8
  • 8/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£56 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 June 2025.

Wed 6/808:00DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/807:25LHR - DSM
2 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6£469
Tue 26/811:23DSM - LHR
1 stop20h 07mDelta
Wed 3/906:15LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Deal found 13/6£474
Wed 6/806:24DSM - LHR
2 stops18h 06mAir Canada
Wed 20/809:30LHR - DSM
2 stops56h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 13/6£475
Wed 6/814:29DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 41mKLM
Wed 20/809:20LHR - DSM
1 stop19h 23mKLM
Deal found 13/6£481
Mon 21/718:40DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/712:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/6£484
Mon 21/710:56DSM - LHR
2 stops13h 49mAir France
Tue 29/712:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 32mAir France
Deal found 14/6£496
Mon 4/818:09DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 11mIberia
Thu 21/819:10LHR - DSM
2 stops34h 17mIberia
Deal found 11/6£555
Tue 5/818:50DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 50mLufthansa
Thu 21/806:55LHR - DSM
2 stops20h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/6£559
Mon 22/914:14DSM - LHR
2 stops19h 46mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 3/1006:40LHR - DSM
3 stops21h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/6£571
Sun 27/717:23DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/812:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£577
Sun 27/719:47DSM - LHR
1 stop12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/809:15LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6£622

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Heathrow 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 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 21/9

11:34-09:40

1 stop16h 06m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

14:05-14:23

2 stops30h 18m

£465

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 26/8

11:23-13:30

1 stop20h 07m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/9

06:15-16:45

2 stops16h 30m

£474

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 6/8

06:24-06:30

2 stops18h 06m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

09:30-12:23

2 stops56h 53m

£475

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 21/7

05:30-06:45

1 stop19h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/7

13:05-22:33

1 stop15h 28m

£479

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 6/8

14:29-11:10

1 stop14h 41m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

09:20-22:43

1 stop19h 23m

£481

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 21/7

14:39-13:10

1 stop16h 31m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/7

15:15-22:33

1 stop13h 18m

£495

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 4/8

18:09-16:20

2 stops16h 11m

London Heathrow

Thu 21/8

19:10-23:27

2 stops34h 17m

£555

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 5/8

18:50-15:40

2 stops14h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 21/8

06:55-21:45

2 stops20h 50m

£559

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 14/7

10:56-13:10

1 stop20h 14m

London Heathrow

Wed 23/7

09:40-20:57

2 stops17h 17m

£560

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

14:14-16:00

2 stops19h 46m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/10

06:40-22:23

3 stops21h 43m

£571

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Deals found on 12/6

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Heathrow

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Des Moines to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport. 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 to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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.

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 14 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to London, see what other customers have to say about 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow?

    For a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to London Heathrow per day. 1 airline has flights to London Heathrow from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    Currently priced at £465, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £474 and £475, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £277. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Heathrow?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Heathrow.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Heathrow?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow 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 Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£488Average£1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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