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$659+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HEL
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Helsinki

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 March 16, 2026.

This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2612:06 pm
DSM
-
HEL
1 stop14h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/34:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$659
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/282:16 pm
DSM
-
HEL
2 stops15h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 5/54:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop32h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$668
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/285:45 pm
DSM
-
HEL
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/57:00 am
HEL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$680
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/272:44 pm
DSM
-
HEL
2 stops17h 56m
Air France
Mon 5/46:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
2 stops34h 14m
Air France
Deal found 3/13$681
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Wed 4/292:16 pm
DSM
-
HEL
2 stops15h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 5/612:35 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop14h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/26:45 pm
DSM
-
HEL
2 stops20h 50m
United Airlines
Sun 12/66:50 am
HEL
-
DSM
2 stops21h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$693
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/278:56 am
DSM
-
HEL
1 stop21h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/44:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop24h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/2312:00 pm
DSM
-
HEL
1 stop18h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 4/304:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$719
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
DSM
-
HEL
1 stop24h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 5/34:25 pm
HEL
-
DSM
1 stop15h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$722

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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 March 16, 2026.

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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 March 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Helsinki that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Sun 5/3

4:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop15h 24m

$670

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:45 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-8:39 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$680
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

2:16 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops15h 44m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Wed 5/6

12:35 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$685

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:16 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Mon 5/25

12:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$803

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

11:09 am-2:15 pm

1 stop19h 06m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Thu 4/30

7:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$832

Des MoinesHelsinki

DSM - HEL

DSMHEL

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

10:51 am-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Helsinki-Vantaa

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$849

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Deals found on 3/12

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Helsinki flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Helsinki flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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.

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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 fly from Des Moines to Helsinki in about 15h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 4592 mi.

  • 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.

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