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$415+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Helsinki (HEL)

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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
jun 17 — jun 241
ter 6/17
ter 6/24
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 junho 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$610
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$415
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,218
From Des Moines to Helsinki-Vantaa
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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 junho 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 8/112:57 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops43h 58mUnited Airlines
dom 8/176:10 amHEL - DSM
2 stops36h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$610
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 8/113:20 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
dom 8/1712:35 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$926
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
ter 7/85:23 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops15h 17mAir France
ter 7/156:40 amHEL - DSM
2 stops18h 29mAir France
Deal found 6/10$1,003
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 7/87:58 amDSM - HEL
1 stop22h 02mMultiple Airlines
ter 7/157:45 amHEL - DSM
2 stops18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,102
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb 7/266:50 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops33h 05mLufthansa
sáb 8/27:40 pmHEL - DSM
2 stops34h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$1,149
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 7/255:00 amDSM - HEL
1 stop21h 45mIberia
sex 8/14:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop28h 58mIberia
Deal found 6/10$1,187
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
sex 6/132:20 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops19h 20mDelta
sáb 6/217:00 amHEL - DSM
2 stops22h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,188
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 7/242:08 pmDSM - HEL
2 stops16h 12mBritish Airways
qui 7/314:25 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop15h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,408
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 7/88:00 amDSM - HEL
3 stops20h 50mAir Canada
ter 7/156:10 amHEL - DSM
3 stops19h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,418
This Arangrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Arangrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 8/43:59 pmDSM - HEL
1 stop15h 01mFinnair
ter 8/1212:35 pmHEL - DSM
1 stop18h 42mFinnair
Deal found 6/12$2,155
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
seg 8/112:12 pmDSM - HEL
3 stops25h 23mScandinavian Airlines
dom 8/1711:15 amHEL - DSM
2 stops19h 24mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$4,433

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 junho 12, 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 Moines

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Helsinki

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

seg 8/11

2:57 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops43h 58m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom 8/17

6:10 am-10:29 am

2 stops36h 19m

$610

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

seg 8/11

3:20 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom 8/17

12:35 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$926

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

ter 7/8

5:23 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops15h 17m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ter 7/15

6:40 am-5:09 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$1,003

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

ter 7/8

7:58 am-2:00 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ter 7/15

7:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,102

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

sáb 7/26

6:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops33h 05m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sáb 8/2

7:40 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$1,149

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

sex 7/25

5:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Helsinki-Vantaa

sex 8/1

4:25 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop28h 58m

$1,187

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

qui 7/24

2:08 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops16h 12m

Helsinki-Vantaa

qui 7/31

4:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$1,408

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

ter 7/8

8:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops20h 50m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ter 7/15

6:10 am-5:49 pm

3 stops19h 39m

$1,418

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

seg 8/4

3:59 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 01m

Helsinki-Vantaa

ter 8/12

12:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$2,155

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

seg 8/11

2:12 pm-11:35 pm

3 stops25h 23m

Helsinki-Vantaa

dom 8/17

11:15 am-10:39 pm

2 stops19h 24m

$4,433

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Helsinki

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 junho 12, 2025.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,387 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,290 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

Related info for your journey

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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 $610. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $926, and Air France, from $1,003. United Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Helsinki one-way?

    $415 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Lufthansa. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $491 and $571, respectively.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $1,081). 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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