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

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Cheap Flights from LHR to DSM starting at $713 One Way, $1,043 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,043 for return flights and $713 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 5 days ago
$1,043
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,043 found 5 days ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,059 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,059
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from London to Des Moines, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $1,059 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,073 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,073
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,073 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,112 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,112
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,112 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,137 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$1,137
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Finnair flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $1,137 found 5 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 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,811 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$76 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Terrible"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

AmericInn 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! (238 reviews)
"Toilet paper in bathroom was used, shower was still dirty. Coffee maker and ice bucket in the bathroom?"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Clarion 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.

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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff were very polite and helpful. The rooms were clean and well maintained."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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! (1,193 reviews)
"Nice Place"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,811 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 28 to Jun 29
$83 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,811 reviews)
"Things were generally clean but room showed some aging. Toilet flushing wasn't the greatest but we made it work. Sink handle seemed like it could use some lubrication. Hotel generally ok."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$80 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,003 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Major water leak in the ceiling bathroom. Called the front desk. They said they’d be up, after 15 minutes later I went down to see what the deal was. They said it’s been hectic and moved us to another room. No apology, nothing."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$65 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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! (912 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 21 to Jun 22
$77 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$67 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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. ...
7/10 Good! (84 reviews)
"advertised a continental breakfast----no eggs--waffle Iron didn't work 1st day----I feel like I need a refund-----3days no eggs 2 floor wasn't clean in my room"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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
$104 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$116 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! (1,232 reviews)
"Front desk staff was amazing. The place was spotless and the price was awesome for how nice it was. We were riding back from Sturgis heading back home to Cincinnati and just needed a place to sleep for the night. This place is awesome. If I’m ever back in that area I’ll 100% stay there again."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 25 to Jun 26
$80 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
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 (876 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The Waterpark is pretty good and oie kids had fun. The rooms smell and are not the greatest. Beds were decent and we slept well. The price is inexpensive...and the Waterpark being included was great. But if I would have known the state of the rooms I would have made reservations elsewhere."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 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! (1,174 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Staff were not very welcoming. No smiles. The room was comfortable and clean. Maybe add coffee in the room. Even bad coffee is better than none."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 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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