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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £164

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
19 Mar — 26 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 17 February 2026.

Sun 25/1020:15
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops19h 35m
Lufthansa
Tue 27/1011:10
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 15/2£387
Sun 25/1011:30
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops17h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 27/1007:40
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop18h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£404
Tue 17/317:47
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop9h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 24/315:50
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop35h 48m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/2£428
Tue 31/317:20
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 7/411:15
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop17h 23m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 14/2£433
Tue 31/315:21
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops12h 39m
Air Canada
Tue 7/414:05
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops14h 54m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/2£435
Wed 1/413:10
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops15h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/406:30
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops20h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/2£467
Tue 31/311:33
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 52m
KLM
Tue 7/420:55
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops24h 47m
KLM
Deal found 14/2£469
Tue 17/314:04
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 24/313:25
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops29h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£470
Tue 17/318:49
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops31h 21m
Air Canada
Tue 24/313:25
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops29h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/2£471

Find 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 17 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£428

One-way from

£164

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£688
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 46m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Des Moines to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 17 February 2026.
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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

06:15-07:10

1 stop18h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

06:30-16:54

2 stops16h 24m

£476

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 1/4

16:25-13:05

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/4

09:55-20:45

2 stops16h 50m

£476

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 29/4

16:23-13:05

1 stop14h 42m

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

06:30-17:06

2 stops16h 36m

£476

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 31/3

15:21-10:00

2 stops12h 39m

London Heathrow

Tue 7/4

07:25-18:15

2 stops16h 50m

£478

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 17/3

10:28-08:45

1 stop17h 17m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/3

13:00-16:54

1 stop32h 54m

£480

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 28/7

06:00-10:00

2 stops22h 00m

£164

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 17/3

13:37-16:50

2 stops22h 13m

£225

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 29/4

11:09-09:05

2 stops15h 56m

£226

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 15/4

11:09-13:30

2 stops20h 21m

£226

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 30/3

05:00-08:05

2 stops21h 05m

£226

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Heathrow

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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 13 February 2026.

Booking 79 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £459). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Heathrow. 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 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. 0 airlines have flights to London Heathrow from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

    Airlines like Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in about 12h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 16m. The distance between Des Moines and London Heathrow Airport is about 4176 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of £459). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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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