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$333+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LHR
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Heathrow

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 23, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/196:55 pm
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops18h 45m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/2711:10 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 52m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/20$871
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/199:26 am
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 14m
Iberia
Tue 10/277:30 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 39m
Iberia
Deal found 7/20$873
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/198:00 am
DSM
-
LHR
3 stops15h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 10/276:50 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops15h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$881
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 10/142:54 pm
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop16h 21m
Delta
Tue 10/206:30 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops18h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$885
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/221:23 pm
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop11h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 9/296:50 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$886
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/266:55 pm
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop29h 50m
United Airlines
Tue 10/66:50 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops16h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$891
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:26 am
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop19h 24m
Iberia
Mon 10/263:00 pm
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops33h 09m
Iberia
Deal found 7/19$893
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2710:59 am
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops16h 01m
Delta
Tue 10/66:30 am
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops13h 47m
Delta
Deal found 7/19$895
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/106:55 pm
DSM
-
LHR
2 stops29h 35m
United Airlines
Mon 10/195:55 pm
LHR
-
DSM
2 stops33h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$902
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/193:50 pm
DSM
-
LHR
1 stop12h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 10/2710:50 am
LHR
-
DSM
1 stop16h 44m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/20$903

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$871
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$333
(Virgin Atlantic)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,236
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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 July 23, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

11:33 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 07m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/30

6:50 am-5:23 pm

2 stops15h 33m

$926

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

6:21 am-9:10 am

2 stops20h 49m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/22

6:50 am-5:23 pm

2 stops16h 33m

$927

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop14h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 9/7

8:40 am-9:28 pm

2 stops42h 48m

$938
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:07 pm-6:50 am

1 stop11h 43m

London Heathrow

Wed 9/9

11:10 am-7:21 pm

1 stop14h 11m

$953

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

5:40 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 10/30

8:55 am-10:34 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$956

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

5:45 am-6:25 am

1 stop18h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-5:19 pm

2 stops16h 49m

$982

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

3:22 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 08m

London Heathrow

Thu 9/24

6:50 am-5:48 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$987

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops18h 55m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/20

6:50 am-5:56 pm

2 stops17h 06m

$987

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

12:08 pm-10:20 am

2 stops16h 12m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/13

6:30 am-8:46 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$991

Des MoinesLondon

DSM - LHR

DSMLHR

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

4:11 pm-11:20 am

1 stop13h 09m

London Heathrow

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$1,003

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of $706). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,308). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $938 and $1,392 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $871 on Lufthansa (Oct 19-Oct 27).

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 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,025 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $926, United Airlines can have you in London Heathrow Airport from Des Moines in 16h 07m. There are 4176 mi between Des Moines and London Heathrow Airport.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to London Heathrow Airport, with prices starting at $591. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $681 and $711, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport (average of $706). Flying from Des Moines to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,308). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Heathrow

Discover the top 4 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$591Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$681Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$711Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$739Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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