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

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Cheap Flights from LHR to DSM starting at $717 One Way, $841 Round Trip

Prices starting at $841 for return flights and $717 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, Apr 7 - Sun, Apr 18
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$841 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$841
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Scandinavian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 7 from London to Des Moines, returning Sun, Apr 18, priced at $841 found 6 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Feb 18
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,074 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,074
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from London to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,074 found 3 days ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Feb 18
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,076 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,076
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from London to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,076 found 3 days ago
Mon, Mar 8 - Wed, Apr 7
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,084 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,084
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select British Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 8 from London to Des Moines, returning Wed, Apr 7, priced at $1,084 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Feb 18
LHR
London
DSM
Des Moines
$1,088 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,088
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from London to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $1,088 found 3 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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$79 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel to relax in before traveling by car or plane. Both beds are very comfortable, the linens are clean and white. Thd room has a fresh scent. The bathroom is well stocked with white and fluffy towels. The hotel staff are very helpful! The swimming pool is zn added bonus. The ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$123 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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. ...
Hampton 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$76 total
Sep 28 - Sep 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We got a room right in front of the exit door was very noisy. found what looked like public hair on sheets. also found a blood stain on one comforter."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 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

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
$126 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$141 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 ...
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$122 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$79 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$79 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,809 reviews)
"This is a very nice hotel to relax in before traveling by car or plane. Both beds are very comfortable, the linens are clean and white. Thd room has a fresh scent. The bathroom is well stocked with white and fluffy towels. The hotel staff are very helpful! The swimming pool is zn added bonus. The ..."

Reviewed on Sep 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
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$71 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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! (1,004 reviews)
"I really enjoyed staying there. They took me over to the airport twice as I left something in the room and they search for it for me."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 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
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$123 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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. ...
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
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$67 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$90 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
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
$67 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$74 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (142 reviews)
"The place was moderately clean, but the advertised breakfast was very poor. What looked like apple juice smelled like it had fermented or something, and that was the only other drink option aside from coffee. Not even any water! There was just enough milk (after the guy refilled the gallon jug part ..."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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
$102 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$114 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,212 reviews)
"Lodge was very quiet even on Saturday night. Warm, cozy feeling throughout the hotel. Staff very knowledgable and helpful."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 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 Sep 27 to Sep 28
$80 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.8/10 (1,066 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The pool area looked great but the room was not clean and very noisy next to the freeway."

Reviewed on Sep 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
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$103 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (1,204 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Pool wasn't very warm and was dirty. Room smelled like wet dog. Bed was lumpy."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 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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