Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £169

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to London Heathrow are usually found in October or April, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 4 December 2025.

Tue 16/1208:15DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:00LHR - DSM
2 stops31h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£682
Wed 17/1208:15DSM - LHR
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1213:25LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12£725
Tue 16/1217:01DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1209:55LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£769
Sun 7/1218:33DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/1206:30LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12£835
Wed 17/1215:18DSM - LHR
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1209:55LHR - DSM
1 stop13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£860
Wed 17/1209:00DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 10mAir Canada
Sun 28/1213:25LHR - DSM
2 stops27h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12£880
Sun 7/1212:15DSM - LHR
1 stop14h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 9/1214:10LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£901

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£403

One-way from

£169

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,077
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • Des Moines to London
KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 58m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 4 December 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/1

12:04-08:45

1 stop14h 41m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

15:50-16:28

1 stop30h 38m

£450

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

11:42-10:25

1 stop16h 43m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

06:05-21:04

2 stops20h 59m

£451

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

11:30-07:55

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 27/1

13:35-21:50

1 stop14h 15m

£451

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 13/1

11:26-10:15

2 stops16h 49m

London Heathrow

Tue 20/1

06:20-20:54

2 stops20h 34m

£454

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

18:48-15:50

2 stops15h 02m

London Heathrow

Mon 19/1

08:45-21:50

2 stops19h 05m

£454

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 16/1

11:42-06:55

1 stop13h 13m

London Heathrow

Fri 23/1

07:30-21:04

2 stops19h 34m

£459

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 17/1

13:03-07:50

1 stop12h 47m

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

06:30-17:08

2 stops16h 38m

£465

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 16/3

11:02-06:25

2 stops14h 23m

£169

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 16/3

19:44-11:35

1 stop10h 51m

£169

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 15/3

17:47-08:45

1 stop9h 58m

£169

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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 28 November 2025.

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 £469). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

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 4 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM and Virgin Atlantic from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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. 2 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 KLM, Lufthansa, and Delta fly from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in about 14h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 24m. 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.

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

    Currently priced at £498, Virgin Atlantic will fly you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Virgin Atlantic, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on KLM for as low as £984. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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    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 £469). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £798). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Heathrow

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Heathrow. 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£498Average£1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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KLMCheapest£984Average£1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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