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$323+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Heathrow (LHR)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$565
(Ticket)

One-way from

$323
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,115
From Des Moines to London Heathrow
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:35 amDSM - LHR
2 stops12h 55mAir Canada
Wed 9/179:30 amLHR - DSM
2 stops18h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$565
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:23 amDSM - LHR
1 stop13h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 9/1711:20 amLHR - DSM
1 stop17h 17mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/27$568
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1011:35 amDSM - LHR
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/172:10 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$597
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Wed 9/1011:35 amDSM - LHR
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/171:40 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$624
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 9/106:30 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop13h 00mKLM
Wed 9/1711:45 amLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/28$639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/192:12 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop17h 18mDelta
Tue 9/211:30 amLHR - DSM
2 stops17h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/29$644
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Thu 9/111:10 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Thu 9/1811:05 amLHR - DSM
1 stop12h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$647
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Sun 9/146:09 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop12h 06mBritish Airways
Tue 9/236:10 amLHR - DSM
2 stops18h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/29$722

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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 9/10

11:35 am-6:30 am

2 stops12h 55m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

9:30 am-9:45 pm

2 stops18h 15m

$565

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

11:23 am-7:15 am

1 stop13h 52m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

11:20 am-10:37 pm

1 stop17h 17m

$568

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-6:20 am

1 stop12h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

2:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$597

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

11:35 am-8:35 am

2 stops15h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

1:40 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$624

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

6:30 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop13h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/17

11:45 am-8:30 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$639

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

2:12 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop17h 18m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/2

11:30 am-10:43 pm

2 stops17h 13m

$644

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop13h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 9/18

11:05 am-5:14 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$647

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

6:09 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop12h 06m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/23

6:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$722

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

8:00 am-11:20 am

3 stops21h 20m

$323

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

8:00 am-6:30 am

2 stops16h 30m

$394

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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 July 25, 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 $1,097). 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 July 29, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

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 July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at $565. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $568 and $597, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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 $394. Users have also found prices from $399 and $413 on United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, 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 $1,097). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$684Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$699Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$701Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$705Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$707Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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