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$473+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

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$473
(American Airlines)
From Des Moines to Helsinki-Vantaa
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:05 amDSM - HEL
1 stop22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/312:30 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop34h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$473
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:30 amDSM - HEL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/212:30 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop18h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$487
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/275:56 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops45h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/32:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$503
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2510:50 amDSM - HEL
2 stops21h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/16:15 amHEL - DSM
2 stops23h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/10$514
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/266:39 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 46mKLM
Sun 11/27:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops17h 52mKLM
Deal found 9/11$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:58 amDSM - HEL
2 stops18h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:30 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/255:15 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops36h 55mDelta
Sat 11/12:05 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops34h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/10$546

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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
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

Mon 10/27

1:48 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 07m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/3

12:30 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop36h 21m

$473

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

5:56 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops45h 39m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 11/3

2:05 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$503

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

10:50 am-4:25 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 11/1

6:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$514

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:39 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-5:52 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$539

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

1:48 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops17h 07m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 11/2

12:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop30h 10m

$539

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

11:58 am-2:55 pm

2 stops18h 57m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-11:40 am

1 stop30h 10m

$540

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

5:15 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sat 11/1

2:05 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$546

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Deals found on 9/11

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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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Des Moines to Helsinki. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Helsinki?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Des Moines to Helsinki in about 17h 07m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4592 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Helsinki round-trip from $476.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Helsinki?

    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.

  • 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 $1,082). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Helsinki. 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 September 11, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$476Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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