DSM - BCN

$439 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Barcelona

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 Barcelona-El Prat departing on 4/15. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$547
Typical prices: $675-$951
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/23Wed 4/1
DSM - BCN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$439
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15
DSM - BCN • 3 stops
Top airlines
American Airlines
Cheapest • from $698 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Barcelona-El Prat. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $1,034 (round-trip)
Chicago (ORD)
Shortest trip • 12h 16m (one-way)
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 27% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat (DSM-BCN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Barcelona-El Prat

Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 7:15 pm
DSM
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BCN
26h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 1:46 pm
BCN
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DSM
26h 16m
1 stop
$547Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
American Airlines Logo
8:56 am - 10:35 am
DSM
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BCN
18h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 11:59 pm
BCN
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DSM
20h 14m
1 stop
$698American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 30
British Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 10:35 am
DSM
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BCN
13h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:30 am - 11:28 pm
BCN
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DSM
19h 58m
1 stop
$701British Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:09 am - 1:00 pm
DSM
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BCN
18h 51m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:35 pm
BCN
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DSM
14h 50m
1 stop
$703Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:55 pm
DSM
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BCN
16h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 10:30 pm
BCN
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DSM
22h 50m
2 stops
$718United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Iberia Logo
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
DSM
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BCN
17h 45m
2 stops
Iberia Logo
9:15 am - 7:33 pm
BCN
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DSM
17h 18m
2 stops
$728Iberia
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
British Airways Logo
2:16 pm - 12:05 pm
DSM
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BCN
14h 49m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:15 am - 7:33 pm
BCN
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DSM
17h 18m
2 stops
$732British Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 1:15 pm
DSM
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BCN
10h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 9:32 pm
BCN
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DSM
40h 17m
2 stops
$734Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
British Airways Logo
2:16 pm - 12:20 pm
DSM
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BCN
15h 04m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:30 am - 7:33 pm
BCN
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DSM
16h 03m
1 stop
$739British Airways
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
Air Canada Logo
6:20 am - 9:20 am
DSM
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BCN
20h 00m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:15 pm - 9:32 pm
BCN
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DSM
40h 17m
2 stops
$741Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport departing in March.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 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 Barcelona-El Prat Airport is November, where tickets cost $631 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,375 and $1,075 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$439
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 27% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat 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 Des Moines to Barcelona flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport was $439 for a one-way ticket and $547 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Barcelona are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $852 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $865 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Barcelona.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Barcelona 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 Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BCN 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 Barcelona?

    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 Barcelona 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 airlines flying from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Barcelona. 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 Barcelona-El Prat? 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 9403 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
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Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
SFO - DEN
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Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

The flight was delayed so we were dead tired, and after that the turbulence was horrible. I was very scared.

It’s always a great time flying with united airlines.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

There was no WiFi available, there were mechanical problems with the plane and we landed at C 124, then the gate was switched to A 26, then all the way back to C126! For a 75 yo woman traveling alone, this was a difficult journey, indeed!

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

We had a male flight attendant who was super attentive and wonderful! Very professional. I have both gluten and dairy intolerance, and was only able to get a gluten free part, and not the dairy free part of the meal. Easy to order ahead of time and I appreciate being able to do that.

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

Good crew and flight was on time. It’s a small plane with limited overhead luggage space. They said the overhead space was full and I had to check my bag. There was still space when I got on. Waiting for my checked luggage added 30 minutes to my trip. Not the end of the world but also not great.

My seat was assigned last row behind restrooms No legroom’s I’m very Pettit Still was not comfortable Food choice was excellent

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