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Cheapest return flight
719 €
Typical prices: 768 €-955 €
American Airlines
Wed 31.10.Sun 4.11.
BER - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
469 €
Typical prices: 463 €-705 €
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11.11.
DUS - DSM • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Des Moines

 
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Recent return flight deals to Des Moines

Sat, 16. Jan - Sat, 15. May
American Airlines Logo
9:50 - 19:07BER  Berlin Brandenburg-DSM Des Moines
16h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
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20:02 - 19:40DSM  Des Moines-BER Berlin Brandenburg
16h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow
722 €American Airlines
Sat, 16. Jan - Sat, 15. May
British Airways Logo
6:35 - 19:07BER  Berlin Brandenburg-DSM Des Moines
19h 32m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
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13:48 - 15:50DSM  Des Moines-BER Berlin Brandenburg
19h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow
725 €British Airways
Sat, 16. Jan - Sat, 15. May
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12:00 - 0:26BER  Berlin Brandenburg-DSM Des Moines
19h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl
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13:48 - 15:50DSM  Des Moines-BER Berlin Brandenburg
19h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow
725 €British Airways
Mon, 7. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:45 - 22:38FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DSM Des Moines
18h 53m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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14:58 - 19:45DSM  Des Moines-FRA Frankfurt am Main
21h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Kastrup Copenhagen
727 €Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, 4. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec
United Airlines Logo
6:20 - 21:55DUS  Duesseldorf Intl-DSM Des Moines
22h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
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13:15 - 13:45DSM  Des Moines-DUS Duesseldorf Intl
17h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich
777 €United Airlines
Mon, 7. Dec - Sun, 13. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
12:55 - 23:15FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DSM Des Moines
17h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
Lufthansa Logo
13:15 - 9:35DSM  Des Moines-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
787 €Lufthansa
Thu, 18. Feb - Mon, 22. Feb
United Airlines Logo
6:20 - 21:15NUE  Nürnberg-DSM Des Moines
21h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:25 - 9:45DSM  Des Moines-NUE Nürnberg
17h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
787 €United Airlines
Thu, 18. Feb - Mon, 22. Feb
United Airlines Logo
6:20 - 21:15NUE  Nürnberg-DSM Des Moines
21h 55m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:25 - 9:45DSM  Des Moines-NUE Nürnberg
17h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
788 €United Airlines
Mon, 7. Dec - Mon, 14. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 - 21:25FRA  Frankfurt am Main-DSM Des Moines
19h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
Lufthansa Logo
13:15 - 9:35DSM  Des Moines-FRA Frankfurt am Main
13h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
828 €Lufthansa
Thu, 10. Dec - Fri, 25. Dec
Lufthansa Logo
10:40 - 21:25BER  Berlin Brandenburg-DSM Des Moines
17h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl
Lufthansa Logo
11:21 - 9:50DSM  Des Moines-BER Berlin Brandenburg
15h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main
865 €Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest flight to Des Moines?

Berlin to Des Moines is the cheapest route at 719 € return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines is the most popular connection with return deals from 787 €.

How much is a flight to Des Moines?

On average, a return flight from Germany to Des Moines costs 841 €, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Nuremberg average 660 €, while Duesseldorf Intl Airport runs a bit higher at 783 €.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines at 757 € return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at 925 €.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines with an average price of 503 € return.
•October (924 €) and June (902 €) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

Afternoon flights to Des Moines are the cheapest at 820 € return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at 894 €.

What is a good deal for flights to Des Moines?

Flights under 768 € are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Des Moines at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Nuremberg 566 €
•Hannover 665 €
•Frankfurt am Main Airport 757 €.

Key details for flights to Des Moines

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

469 €
Beat the crowds with an average 54% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 72% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Duesseldorf Intl Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Des Moines, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Des Moines is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Des Moines is around 768 € return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Des Moines?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Des Moines are from Düsseldorf, starting at 777 € return, and from Frankfurt am Main, starting at 787 € return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Des Moines?

    Delta operates the most flights from Germany to Des Moines at 0 per week, while Lufthansa is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Germany to Des Moines. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Des Moines flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Des Moines, a good return fare is around 768 €. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Des Moines in February. Return fares historically average 503 €, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to 73 € on a return flight. Midday flights to Des Moines average 820 € compared to 894 € for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Des Moines

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10371 reviews
8,1Crew
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
6,7Food
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It was very good. the food was varied and tasty, the movie was the same, maybe I would recommend changing the movie selection every month because my flight to Amsterdam was in September and I came back from Munich en October they are flights so long and we need something to see. But however I liked flying with United

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2026
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It was very good. the food was varied and tasty, the movie was the same, maybe I would recommend changing the movie selection every month because my flight to Amsterdam was in September and I came back from Munich en October they are flights so long and we need something to see. But however I liked flying with United

Good food and entertainment. Poor choices for drinks. Sitting for 12 hours on the row by the restrooms, which do not recline, was a torture

Fought with Lufthansa was poor, seats are uncomfortable, food was bad and luggage did not arrive to IA

premium economy is expensive but worth it for the comfort and food on a long flight

The counter person at the gate was rude and demeaning, to the point that I wouldn't fly this airline again.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

The flight from FRA to SFO was uncomfortable. The crew allowed people to change seats after boarding finished, but then made some people move back to their seats but not others, which resulted in my wife and I having to sit in two middle seats for an 11 hour flight. The entertainment system was not working well throughout the flight, and stopped working completely around hour 8.

Economy plus on a long flight with Lufthansa was wonderful. Service starts with a pillow, blanket, slippers and care package waiting on your seat. An it just gets better from there.

The Linate Milano flight was delayed. Landed at Frankfort at 12:10. Then took the bus on the tarmac and the bus ride was about 20 minutes due to the airport traffic. Got off bus went to passport control, used the kiosk scanned passport, took photo and finger prints and proceeded to wait in line. I asked the attendant that I had a connecting flight at 12:50 his respond was you have to ask the other travelers in line to let you go ahead. There should be a better system. Passed passport control and the gate was at Z69 to the other end of airport. Ran there out breath, I was last person to board due to a mechanical:electrical issue plane took off 2 hours later. Lufthansa need to a better job with international connecting flight. A 1-15 minutes is not enough considering the doors typically close 15 minutes prior to take off. So the window is reduced to 1 hour with all you have to go through with a slight delay it is not enough time. The crew on the flight was excellent and received exceptional customer service.

Loved the towel at the end. Service was frequent and perfect.

Horrible. Would not assist w hotel or new flights when Catania leg canceled

Absolutely horrible. We missed both of our connecting flights from Frankfort due to the new border control lines. Lufthansa had us running and walking around the airport trying to rebook. They were not prepared to offer us a hotel room for the night, but finally relented when I said I was done with Lufthansa, most were not so lucky. I also put put of the blame in Kayak. You need to update which connecting flights you are offering to allow for more time to deal with the mess that is border control in the EU.

Cheapflights did not forward the payment for seat assignments, and my partner and I were separated and given center (B and E) seats. Will be requesting a refund.

roomiest flight in economy I've taken in years. Excellent experience!

The entertainment system was not working, they tried restarting it couple of times but it did not fix it. We were told to contact Lufthansa costumer service after the flight for some kind of reimbursement. When costumer service was contacted I was told no reimbursement for entertainment system malfunction per policy.

Flight was on time and got us to destination quicker than scheduled.

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