Cheap flights from LHR to DSM (Heathrow to Des Moines Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LHR to DSM starting at $719 One Way, $1,043 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,043 for return flights and $719 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,043 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,043
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,043 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,053 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,053
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,053 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,056 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,056
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $1,056 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,058 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,058
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from London to Des Moines, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $1,058 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,073 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,073
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,073 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"Very friendly front desk, we were in and out . All in all decent place"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$74 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The beds were extremely comfortable with fresh sheets and a nice selection of pillows. I would definitely book a room there again when traveling to Des Moines."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$70 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"This was a good hotel for the price we paid."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Des Moines

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$105 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff! The breakfast was phenomenal!"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,190 reviews)
"Stayed 1 night with another couple - used room service and ate at hobnob. Great experience."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"Very friendly front desk, we were in and out . All in all decent place"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"Very friendly front desk, we were in and out . All in all decent place"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$71 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Close and convenient to the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$118 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$132 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Was able to get a room at the last minute and arrived to a clean, friendly and well run establishment. Only issue wss that the room was so small that my family, our luggage and the queen beds were kind of cramped. But the bed was comfortable, bath clean, and all the plugs and electronics worked ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$71 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (910 reviews)
"Staff was kind an friendly Cons other guests are rude an disrespectful I have so many door dings on my vehicle now but not property's fault they cant control their customers some people just dont have respect nor manners But property's other then that was quiet an relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$77 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (658 reviews)
"Quick trip to Des Moines for a fancy dinner and a trip to the zoo. Clean, modern room and a very helpful front desk. Spent more on dinner than the room. 14th Street is busy, and you may need to do turnaround off a side street, but you can get to just about anything you need from there without much ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$61 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$68 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Breakfast was lacking-no eggs, cereal, fruit"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$127 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,272 reviews)
"Staff very friendly. We couldn’t use the hot tub; it was broke. The room needs to be updated. It looked like a dog had scratched up the bathroom door very badly and the wallpaper looked dirty. There was no meat for breakfast, but the food was always stocked up"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$80 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (872 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"Bed was yellow and nasty. Shower really is opened so when you shower, it gets all over the floor. Carpet is soaking wet. Hallway stinks and wet rags under the ice machine. But for 80 dollars its not bad. What did you expect."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$102 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,169 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Well renovated, but slightly worn. A great value for the price, and clean and safe!"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Heathrow Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
Flying from Heathrow Airport to DSM? Breaking up the journey is the only option you've got as there are currently no airlines that service this route directly. However, American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer the best alternative — a flight with only one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from London Heathrow to DSM?
The journey from London to Des Moines is classified as a long-haul flight. Indeed, the shortest flight time from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) is a lengthy 11 hours and 44 minutes. Try to have a snooze while you're in the air to arrive feeling refreshed and avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
There's no need to be nervous about the 11 hours and 48 minutes that you'll be in the air between LHR and DSM. It may be a lengthy ride, but a couple of movies, a captivating novel and a good nap will help pass the time.
What airlines have the most flights from London Heathrow to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
For now, you won't find any direct flights from LHR to DSM. However, you can find flights with at least one stop. There's always a silver lining — use the time to stretch your tired legs or go in search of a nice meal!

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