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$470+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Heathrow (LHR)

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DSM — LHR
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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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 Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$684
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$470
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$846
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-London Heathrow flight deals.
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From Des Moines to London Heathrow
One-way flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT 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 April 3, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/254:12 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop14h 18mFinnair
Tue 9/26:10 pmLHR - DSM
2 stops30h 21mFinnair
Deal found 4/1$679
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:09 amDSM - LHR
1 stop18h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/212:05 pmLHR - DSM
2 stops29h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$684
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:13 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop10h 47mBritish Airways
Tue 5/206:10 amLHR - DSM
2 stops17h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:35 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Thu 5/228:40 amLHR - DSM
2 stops18h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/1$693
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/256:09 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop10h 21mIberia
Tue 9/212:30 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 14mIberia
Deal found 4/1$699
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:32 amDSM - LHR
1 stop19h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/243:30 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$706
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/204:45 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop10h 10mKLM
Tue 4/2912:25 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 48mKLM
Deal found 4/1$707
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/161:07 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop18h 03mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 5/2311:45 amLHR - DSM
1 stop15h 01mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/1$758
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:30 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop13h 40mAir France
Fri 5/239:20 amLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 30mAir France
Deal found 4/1$774
This World Air Fares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure World Air Fares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1411:25 amDSM - LHR
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Wed 7/232:10 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/2$982
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:24 amDSM - LHR
2 stops21h 36mAir Canada
Thu 7/249:30 amLHR - DSM
2 stops18h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$1,049

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 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 MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 4/16

11:38 am-6:20 am

1 stop12h 42m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/24

9:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops31h 10m

$684

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

6:13 pm-11:00 am

1 stop10h 47m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/20

6:10 am-5:43 pm

2 stops17h 33m

$687

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

6:35 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/22

8:40 am-8:46 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$693

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

1:12 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 13m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/20

8:20 am-10:56 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$700

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

4:45 pm-8:55 am

1 stop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 4/29

12:25 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$707

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

11:26 am-11:50 am

2 stops18h 24m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/8

6:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops20h 57m

$740

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

1:07 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 03m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/23

11:45 am-8:46 pm

1 stop15h 01m

$758

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

5:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/23

9:20 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$774

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

6:13 pm-7:20 am

1 stop31h 07m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/30

11:30 am-11:39 pm

2 stops18h 09m

$921

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

5:20 pm-6:30 am

2 stops55h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 6/16

2:05 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,118

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Heathrow

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Heathrow from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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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 round-trip flight from Des Moines to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 $661). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,110). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 April 3, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

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?

    If you book a flight to London Heathrow from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to London Heathrow per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at $684. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $687 and $693, respectively. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $470. Users have also found prices from $487 and $492 on Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 vacation 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 $661). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,110). 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 Des Moines to Heathrow

Discover the top 5 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$664Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$676Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$697Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$705Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$707Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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