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$810+ 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
May 3 — May 101
Sat 5/3
Sat 5/10
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 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

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$810
(United Airlines)
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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 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/61:45 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops21h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/176:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops25h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$810
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:50 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/171:35 pmHEL - DSM
3 stops53h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 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 4/28$930
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/262:20 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop15h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/94:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$960
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/115:23 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 17mKLM
Wed 6/186:35 amHEL - DSM
2 stops18h 37mKLM
Deal found 4/27$1,012
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/118:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
Wed 6/186:10 amHEL - DSM
3 stops23h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$1,147
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/64:12 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop14h 48mFinnair
Sun 8/178:25 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops30h 06mFinnair
Deal found 4/27$1,184
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/112:25 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops17h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 6/1810:20 amHEL - DSM
3 stops20h 43mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,903

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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 8/6

1:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 59m

$810

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

6:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/17

1:35 pm-10:39 am

3 stops53h 04m

$844

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

$930

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

2:20 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 6/9

4:25 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop15h 27m

$960

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

5:23 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/18

6:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$1,012

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/18

6:10 am-9:22 pm

3 stops23h 12m

$1,147

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 8/6

4:12 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 48m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 8/17

8:25 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,184

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

2:25 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 6/18

10:20 am-11:03 pm

3 stops20h 43m

$1,903

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Deals found on 4/27

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 28, 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 28, 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,346 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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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 $810. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $930, and American Airlines, from $960.

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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 $1,085). 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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