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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL) from $885

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — HEL
May 21 — May 281
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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 May 16, 2024.

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,447

Round-trip from

$628
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From Des Moines to Helsinki-Vantaa
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Helsinki?

Flights from Des Moines to Helsinki are found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Helsinki.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Helsinki from Des Moines average $1,074. You can even find prices in August for less than $1,074, as users have found deals to Helsinki from as low as $793. The month of May appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Helsinki from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 34%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki (DSM - HEL)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Helsinki at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Helsinki

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Helsinki. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Helsinki. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 7/19:34 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/127:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,118
Mon 7/19:54 amDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/127:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,131
Mon 8/55:00 amDSM - HEL
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/137:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,177
Mon 8/55:00 amDSM - HEL
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1312:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,276
Mon 7/19:34 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/124:00 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop13h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,292

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Helsinki

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Helsinki. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air Canada flights traveling from Des Moines to Helsinki. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 8/511:21 amDSM - HEL
3 stops17h 19mAir Canada
Tue 8/136:20 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$1,236
Mon 7/18:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Fri 7/126:05 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$1,363

Cheap Des Moines to Helsinki flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Helsinki specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Helsinki in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 6/2711:21 amDSM - HEL
2 stops40h 39mLufthansa
Thu 7/116:05 amHEL - DSM
2 stops23h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/15$1,425
Thu 6/279:34 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/117:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,974
Thu 6/279:34 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 11mFinnair
Thu 7/1112:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop14h 24mFinnair
Deal found 5/15$1,984

Des Moines to Helsinki 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Helsinki in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Helsinki in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 9/155:25 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 00mKLM
Sat 9/286:10 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops30h 37mKLM
Deal found 5/16$885
Mon 8/55:35 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 50mKLM
Tue 8/137:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops21h 44mKLM
Deal found 5/15$980
Sun 9/159:40 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/282:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops27h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$984
Sun 9/159:40 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2812:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop14h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,117
Mon 7/19:34 amDSM - HEL
1 stop17h 11mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/127:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,118
Mon 7/19:54 amDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/127:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,131
Mon 8/55:00 amDSM - HEL
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/137:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,177
Mon 8/511:21 amDSM - HEL
3 stops17h 19mAir Canada
Tue 8/136:20 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 5/15$1,236
Mon 8/55:00 amDSM - HEL
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1312:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,276

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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$980 - $1,984

Route

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Return

Price

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

2 stops15h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 8/13

2 stops21h 44m

$980

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

1 stop17h 11m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 7/12

2 stops22h 18m

$1,118

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

2 stops16h 51m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 7/12

2 stops22h 18m

$1,131

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

1 stop21h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 8/13

2 stops22h 19m

$1,177

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

3 stops17h 19m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 8/13

3 stops23h 09m

$1,236

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

2 stops40h 39m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 7/11

2 stops23h 24m

$1,425

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

3 stops43h 20m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 7/12

2 stops17h 04m

$1,614

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

1 stop17h 11m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 7/11

2 stops22h 17m

$1,974

Des MoinesHelsinki-Vantaa

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

1 stop17h 11m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 7/11

1 stop14h 24m

$1,984

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Deals found on 5/15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Helsinki. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Helsinki flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Helsinki by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Helsinki by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Helsinki is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,404. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Helsinki (average of $628). Flying from Des Moines to Helsinki in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,332). 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.

January

$628

February

$671

March

$704

April

$683

May

$788

June

$1,332

July

$1,174

August

$909

September

$729

October

$674

November

$654

December

$720

Temperature and rainfall in Helsinki by month

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

HEL

Temperature

21.2 - 60.8 °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 May 16, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and Air Canada 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
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Finnair
7.8
Good
1,376 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,947 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Helsinki for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Helsinki for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on KLM for just $980, but on average you can expect to pay $1,380.

  • 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 $980. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $1,118, and Air Canada, from $1,236. KLM is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DSM to HEL mean?

    DSM and HEL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to HEL refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Helsinki that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Helsinki flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Helsinki with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Helsinki flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Helsinki that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Helsinki offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Helsinki?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Helsinki flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Helsinki flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Helsinki flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

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