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$519+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL)

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Helsinki

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$608
(Finnair)

One-way from

$519
(Yatra.com)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Helsinki
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Helsinki. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/211:56 amDSM - HEL
1 stop18h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/94:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$608
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/22:07 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/912:35 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$627
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/212:15 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops21h 10mKLM
Tue 3/117:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops21h 20mKLM
Deal found 2/20$759
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/26:50 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/117:00 amHEL - DSM
3 stops38h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$782
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Wed 4/96:10 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$808
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/286:50 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops22h 20mLufthansa
Fri 3/76:50 amHEL - DSM
2 stops43h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$817
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 2/2812:55 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop13h 55mFinnair
Fri 3/712:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop18h 33mFinnair
Deal found 2/20$1,941
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/311:27 amDSM - HEL
2 stops24h 48mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 4/107:15 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 44mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$3,609

Find flights from Des Moines to Helsinki within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Helsinki 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 February 20, 2025.

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Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

11:56 am-2:15 pm

1 stop18h 19m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/9

4:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$608

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

2:07 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops15h 53m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/9

4:25 pm-11:21 am

1 stop26h 56m

$623

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$759

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

6:50 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-2:32 pm

3 stops38h 32m

$782

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 4/9

6:10 am-9:52 pm

3 stops23h 42m

$808

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

11:27 am-3:25 pm

2 stops19h 58m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 4/12

7:20 am-10:59 pm

3 stops23h 39m

$3,645

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

1:59 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$523

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

$706

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Deals found on 2/19

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Helsinki

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Helsinki in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Helsinki flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Helsinki flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Helsinki 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 Helsinki

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Helsinki

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Helsinki including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Helsinki. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Helsinki in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Helsinki by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Helsinki ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Helsinki when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Helsinki by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Helsinki, 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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Helsinki

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Helsinki. 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 Helsinki. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Finnair and United Airlines from Des Moines to Helsinki to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,274 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Helsinki. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Helsinki round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Helsinki round-trip from $623. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $759, and United Airlines, from $782.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki one-way?

    $519 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Finnair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $523 and $706, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Helsinki (average of $444). Flying from Des Moines to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,160). 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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