DSM - ATH

$530 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Athens departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$941
Typical prices: $888-$692
United Airlines
Thu 10/15Wed 10/21
DSM - ATH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$530
American Airlines
Thu 7/2
DSM - ATH • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $941 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Athens. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,201 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 22m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 51% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Athens (DSM-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
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ATH
13h 11m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:15 pm
ATH
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DSM
33h 05m
2 stops
$941United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Lufthansa Logo
1:24 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
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ATH
13h 11m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 pm - 9:23 pm
ATH
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DSM
16h 48m
1 stop
$943Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 11:10 am
DSM
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ATH
21h 10m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:10 pm - 10:31 am
ATH
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DSM
29h 21m
2 stops
$949Air Canada
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
18h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:56 pm
ATH
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DSM
18h 46m
2 stops
$967Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Air Canada Logo
9:13 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
16h 57m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:10 pm - 10:26 am
ATH
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DSM
30h 16m
2 stops
$969Air Canada
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 28
Air Canada Logo
11:23 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
38h 47m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:10 pm - 11:44 pm
ATH
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DSM
42h 34m
2 stops
$974Air Canada
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
18h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:35 pm
ATH
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DSM
18h 25m
2 stops
$976Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
31h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 9:22 pm
ATH
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DSM
40h 12m
3 stops
$980United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
18h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:26 am
ATH
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DSM
29h 16m
2 stops
$982Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 9:00 pm
DSM
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ATH
18h 05m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 pm - 9:28 pm
ATH
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DSM
16h 53m
1 stop
$986Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Athens?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Athens departing in October.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Athens is November, where tickets cost $494 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,351 and $1,319 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$530
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Athens was $530 for a one-way ticket and $941 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Athens?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Athens?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Athens?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Athens, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Athens, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Athens are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $985 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $888 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Athens? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8434 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
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Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, May 2026
ECP - ATL
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Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

The Boarding process was great. Particularly since my wife and I require assistance. The flight attendants were amazing. We travel frequently; they honestly were a cut above. 😀

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

WiFi didn’t work on two of four planes. Flight attendants were not overly friendly or welcoming. Planes were extremely slow to board and deplane.

Delta does a great job with entertainment and free wifi. I can still be in touch with my colleagues while in the air.

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Very comfortable seating and the Flight staff were very attentive. The premium economy section that I was seated in was very clean, updated, and well appointed. I would highly recommend flying United Airlines as this experience was better than the Japan Airlines business class that I flew several months ago.

Flight left on time. Captain provided relevant announcements. We had to wait 45 minutes to desembark due to the ramp closed because of lightening.

It's a long flight and that is always difficult. I was comfortable and well. The movies available were great and the crew was good.

Cancelled flight. Still waiting to get home for grand daughter’s graduation .

So overall the flight was just average and nothing special. They overbooked some of the flights and they ended up running out of overhead storage space so we had to check our carry-ons which wasn't terrible but we were inconvenienced because of the second connecting flight with a long layover we couldn't get our bags until the final destination. Most of the flight attendants were pretty good and overall the meals were not that great because the chicken was dry and overcooked. They also didn't provide butter or any kind of spread with the bread which is cheap and concerning. The American airlines staff at the check-in counter was kind of unprofessional because this lady just started singing in the middle of checking us in and that's weird. The worst part of the flights was the terrible conditions of the bathrooms which were unclean and did not have toilet paper or toilet tissue available which is kind of insane for a 14-hour and 8 and 1/2 hour flight.

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

My luggage was lost at the airport but American Airlines contacted me and got it to me the next day.

24 hour delays aren’t even heard in 3rd world countries with archaic transportation systems. I’m never flying American Airlines again.

3.5 hr delay leaving Pittsburgh, notifications for which were incomplete and untimely. Connecting flight was automatically switched to one requiring more than a 30 hour layover! After waiting in a long queue, customer service reduced layover to 11 hours and also set up an earlier standby. The standby had empty seats, but the gate agent couldn't change our tickets! On top of all that my luggage was lost and has yet to even be located, much less returned 5 (FIVE!) days later. Too bad there's no rating below poor.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

All the above categories was great. Seats entirely too cramped.

Flight was good but temp in the cabin was cold.

Departure was delayed leading to late arrival, 25 min wait for a gate. Basically, missed all our connections & had to be rebooted, which was a very long process.

I like American Airlines and their safety record. They provide quality service and a feel safe enough to prefer American Airlines over other carriers even if I have to pay a little more.

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