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$224+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to London Heathrow are usually found in October or November, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/169:00 amDSM - LHR
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2411:10 amLHR - DSM
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$828
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/162:16 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop11h 34mKLM
Wed 12/2411:05 amLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Deal found 12/11$858
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/2612:08 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop12h 57mKLM
Sat 1/1011:05 amLHR - DSM
1 stop16h 19mKLM
Deal found 12/11$900
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/162:59 pmDSM - LHR
2 stops14h 41mDelta
Wed 12/248:40 amLHR - DSM
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/11$902
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2612:08 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop12h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 1/109:40 amLHR - DSM
2 stops17h 44mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/11$904
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/1711:23 amDSM - LHR
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/231:00 pmLHR - DSM
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$979
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - LHR
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:00 pmLHR - DSM
2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,031
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/178:00 amDSM - LHR
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/281:00 pmLHR - DSM
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,055
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Wed 12/173:17 pmDSM - LHR
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/237:25 amLHR - DSM
1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,072
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1711:23 amDSM - LHR
1 stop14h 27mKLM
Sun 12/2811:05 amLHR - DSM
1 stop14h 57mKLM
Deal found 12/11$1,202
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:00 amDSM - LHR
2 stops18h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/236:00 pmLHR - DSM
2 stops31h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,217
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - LHR
3 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1011:10 amLHR - DSM
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,230

Find 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$562
(Ticket)

One-way from

$224
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,432
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 12, 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

Sat 2/28

11:30 am-5:55 am

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Sat 3/7

6:35 am-9:45 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$596

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

11:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop17h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 1/21

6:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$596

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

10:59 am-7:05 am

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

8:55 am-4:28 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$611

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

10:59 am-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 06m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/31

3:50 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop30h 38m

$614

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

11:30 am-8:45 am

2 stops15h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/31

8:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$614

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 57m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/31

6:30 am-5:08 pm

2 stops16h 38m

$618

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

3:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop10h 20m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/29

11:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$619

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

11:30 am-5:55 am

1 stop12h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-9:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$619

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

10:59 am-7:05 am

1 stop14h 06m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/2

11:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$620

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 3/16

1:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 55m

$224

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Deals found on 12/11

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Heathrow

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 Heathrow in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 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-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 December 5, 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 79 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 $620). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,060). 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 December 12, 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 evening. 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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Virgin Atlantic, 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
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,571 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

    For as low as $596, Lufthansa can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Des Moines in 12h 25m. There are 4176 mi between Des Moines and London Heathrow Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at $607. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $621 and $723, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $620). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,060). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$607Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$621Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$723Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$727Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$751Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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