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Cheapest round-trip
$818
Typical prices: $981-$1,492
Air Canada
Sun 12/6Thu 12/10
DSM - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$343
American Airlines
Sat 8/22
DSM - ATH • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $818 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,184 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 11m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 53% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10
Air Canada Logo
6:15 am - 11:00 am
DSM
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ATH
20h 45m
2 stops
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1:00 pm - 2:11 pm
ATH
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DSM
33h 11m
2 stops
$818Air Canada
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:35 am
DSM
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ATH
20h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 10:26 am
ATH
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DSM
30h 16m
2 stops
$843United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Air Canada Logo
3:20 pm - 10:10 am
DSM
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ATH
34h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:10 pm - 9:23 pm
ATH
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DSM
41h 13m
2 stops
$852Air Canada
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
KLM Logo
5:40 am - 11:00 am
DSM
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ATH
21h 20m
1 stop
KLM Logo
9:45 am - 10:37 pm
ATH
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DSM
20h 52m
1 stop
$855KLM
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 12:15 pm
DSM
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ATH
20h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:25 pm
ATH
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DSM
17h 25m
1 stop
$857American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 11:00 am
DSM
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ATH
13h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 12:34 pm
ATH
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DSM
31h 34m
1 stop
$859American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 7:05 pm
DSM
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ATH
18h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 12:20 am
ATH
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DSM
21h 05m
1 stop
$861Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
10:26 am - 11:00 am
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ATH
16h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:25 pm
ATH
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DSM
17h 25m
1 stop
$862American Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
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1:55 pm - 11:00 am
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ATH
13h 05m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 12:20 am
ATH
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DSM
21h 05m
1 stop
$863British Airways
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
9:32 am - 11:45 am
DSM
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ATH
18h 13m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:25 pm
ATH
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DSM
17h 25m
1 stop
$865American Airlines
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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 December.

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 March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,450 and $1,346 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$343
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Athens was $343 for a one-way ticket and $818 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 $1,028 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $892 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

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8459 reviews
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8.5Crew
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7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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delta wifi wouldn’t work boarding was not in sequence flight crew spent most of their time on the phone with the lights off pretending no one wanted or needed anything

6.0 GoodTapan, Jul 2026
AUS - ATL
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delta wifi wouldn’t work boarding was not in sequence flight crew spent most of their time on the phone with the lights off pretending no one wanted or needed anything

Everything worked smoothly, never had a concern with the flight from start to finish.

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Crew was absolutely fantastic and we’re so welcoming and friendly ❤️

We got stuck on the tarmac taxiing after landing early so we didn’t get off the plane until an hour later than we thought we would

It was okay. We were delayed for weather reasons, but the pilots and the flight control staff figured a way around the storm and were able to get us to Los Angeles safely. Not all the staff members were polite, but the entertainment on the flight was good.

So terrible. My flight was 4 hours delayed and we weren't notified til last second within an hour of boarding. WE had to sit on the plane for 4 hours. ridiculous.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

Only issue was with seating. The economy fare we purchased did say there was no guarantee the three people in our party would be seated together, and we were not. At the gate, the agent told us more specifically, the fare we purchased meant we would be seated in middle seats only. This should just be made more obvious.

Another smooth and friendly flight. For a shorter flight, it was a pleasant surprise to see a decent snack and complimentary drinks.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

Flight was delayed “due to earlier delays of that plane”, so we were nearly three hours late.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

United needs to figure out its Economy PLUS standards; its better than economy but that's not saying much. It seems like United stripped away all the basics for an international flight (such as In Seat entertainment) and repackaged some of them as plus. Would not fly United internationally again.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The food was welcomed and very decent. I would recommend!

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in flight WiFi Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay (especially this much) for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a terrible attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Delayed, missed connecting flight, ground crew double charged for international charges, were super rude and told me to just”deal with it” when I complained. Horrible airline, very frustrating.

The flight was 3 hours late taking off. The lounge experience in Heathrow was terrible. No charging plugs, no table busting, and very overcrowded.

Work being done at DIA made it difficult to find BA desk.

The airplane was refreshingly silent in flight than Airbuses, landing was very soft and secure. Food was also warm and light , not a big fan of curry though. Staff was polite, discrete, professional and helpful.

I was booked in Premium Economy and never given a chance to choose to purchase my own seat. Ended up with a middle seat, which was very difficult for me. The airline then left my bag in London so when I arrived in Instanbul it was not there. They delivered it to me the next day but many valuable items had been stolen. I've been flying with BA for years and this was the first time I had such a bizarre and bad experience with them.

Flight got cancelled and we did not get an email till the last minute. They rebooked us on British Airways for 6 hours later and did not inform us. We drove all the way to the airport for the AA desk attended to take a while to figure out our flights were cancelled and rebooked. British airway attendants did not show up till 4 hours later! Really poor customer service

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

Our flight BA638 was cancelled with very short notice. It was supposed to depart at 7:25am. We had left Chichester at 3:30am in order to make the flight, and we were notified of the cancellation while en route to LHR. We were told the cancellation was necessary because a plane had not been scheduled to be at LHR for this flight! We were rescheduled to BA636. This flight was supposed to depart at 11:00am but didn't actually take off until ~12:30pm. Consequently we arrived in Athens several hours late, missing out on half a day of our sightseeing time. We had booked transport with MyTransfers to pick us up at the Athens airport and drive us to our Hotel Adonis. I was unable to get a refund for this service because our flight was so delayed. They required 24 hour notice of pick up time changes. I instead had to pay for a taxi at the airport. I have tried to fill out a request for compensation online but have been unsuccessful. How can I get help for filing a claim?

They could do everything better!! From the rickety plane to the flight attendants, when American Airlines is operated by British Airways, their standards are lowered! It’s like Macy’s, operated by Walmart!!

It was ok but not at a business class standard No entertainment system available which is poor for a 3+ hour journey Food was ok and service was good though

Late boarding with inconsistent excuses. Bulk head seats were very small and uncomfortable. 1 tiny candy bar and a water were only food provisions. Food for purchase was unavailable.

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