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Cheap flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport from £284

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
5 May — 12 May1
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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£631
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/9-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 59m total
  • Des Moines to London
4/8
  • 4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Des Moines to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£48 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 April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Sun 21/905:45DSM - LHR
1 stop19h 00mDelta
Thu 9/1012:25LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 59mDelta
Deal found 29/4£528
Sun 12/1009:27DSM - LHR
1 stop22h 58mFinnair
Mon 20/1016:10LHR - DSM
2 stops32h 17mFinnair
Deal found 29/4£541
Sun 14/914:00DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 23/906:10LHR - DSM
2 stops17h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£570
Sat 20/918:51DSM - LHR
2 stops29h 39mAir Canada
Wed 8/1015:50LHR - DSM
2 stops24h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4£575
Sun 21/911:04DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1006:30LHR - DSM
2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£577
Tue 9/911:35DSM - LHR
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/906:30LHR - DSM
2 stops16h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£578
Sat 16/811:59DSM - LHR
2 stops23h 41mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 20/806:40LHR - DSM
2 stops21h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£588
Thu 11/914:37DSM - LHR
1 stop16h 33mKLM
Tue 16/909:20LHR - DSM
1 stop14h 19mKLM
Deal found 29/4£625
Wed 30/411:54DSM - LHR
1 stop13h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/509:15LHR - DSM
1 stop12h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£658
Mon 5/518:13DSM - LHR
1 stop10h 17mIberia
Tue 13/512:15LHR - DSM
1 stop11h 28mIberia
Deal found 29/4£688
Thu 11/913:10DSM - LHR
2 stops14h 30mLufthansa
Tue 16/911:05LHR - DSM
1 stop12h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£793
Fri 13/605:40DSM - LHR
1 stop19h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 20/613:05LHR - DSM
1 stop15h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£805

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Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 21/9

11:04-06:45

1 stop13h 41m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

09:20-22:23

1 stop19h 03m

£528

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 12/10

09:27-14:25

1 stop22h 58m

London Heathrow

Mon 20/10

16:10-18:27

2 stops32h 17m

£541

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 22/9

16:05-10:50

1 stop12h 45m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

13:25-20:32

1 stop13h 07m

£558

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 14/9

14:00-12:15

1 stop16h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/9

06:10-17:39

2 stops17h 29m

£570

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 20/9

18:51-06:30

2 stops29h 39m

London Heathrow

Wed 8/10

15:50-10:39

2 stops24h 49m

£575

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 21/9

11:04-06:45

1 stop13h 41m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/10

06:30-14:08

2 stops13h 38m

£577

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

11:35-09:35

2 stops16h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

06:30-17:14

2 stops16h 44m

£578

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 16/8

11:59-17:40

2 stops23h 41m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/8

06:40-22:22

2 stops21h 42m

£588

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 17/9

18:09-12:15

1 stop12h 06m

London Heathrow

Sat 27/9

09:15-17:39

1 stop14h 24m

£592

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 11/9

14:37-13:10

1 stop16h 33m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

09:20-17:39

1 stop14h 19m

£625

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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 25 April 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 30 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to London, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. 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

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 £528, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Finnair and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £541 and £558, respectively. Delta is currently priced 27% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £315. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Air Canada, 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£494Average£1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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