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$908+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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 April 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

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$908
(Finnair)
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/215:27 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop13h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$908
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/266:13 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 6/99:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops28h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$929
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/215:27 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop13h 33mFinnair
Wed 6/49:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops29h 36mFinnair
Deal found 4/17$965
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/76:24 amDSM - HEL
2 stops21h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/271:35 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops40h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,086
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/12:20 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/88:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,148
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/18:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Sun 6/86:10 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,560
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/262:15 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 6/97:15 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 48mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,623

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

5:27 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/4

4:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$908

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

6:13 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops15h 37m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 6/9

9:05 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$929

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

5:27 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/4

9:05 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops29h 36m

$965

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

6:24 am-11:50 am

2 stops21h 26m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 7/27

1:35 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops40h 12m

$1,086

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

2:20 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 6/8

8:00 am-8:13 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$1,148

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 6/8

6:10 am-9:22 pm

3 stops23h 12m

$1,560

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

2:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 6/9

7:15 am-11:03 pm

3 stops23h 48m

$2,623

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Deals found on 4/17

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Helsinki

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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,335 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,143 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

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  • 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 $929. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Finnair, from $965, and United Airlines, from $1,086.

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

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

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  • 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 $1,123). 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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