DSM - BCN

$394 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 10/15. 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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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Barcelona (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 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 Barcelona-El Prat

Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
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6:00 am - 7:05 amDSM-BCN
18h 05m1 stop
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11:00 am - 11:16 pmBCN-DSM
19h 16m1 stop
Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
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5:00 am - 7:05 amDSM-BCN
19h 05m2 stops
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11:00 am - 10:53 pmBCN-DSM
18h 53m2 stops
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:35 amDSM-BCN
31h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:11 pmBCN-DSM
31h 36m2 stops
$560United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26
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8:02 am - 9:35 amDSM-BCN
18h 33m3 stops
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1:35 pm - 2:19 pmBCN-DSM
31h 44m2 stops
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
5:01 am - 8:50 amDSM-BCN
20h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 12:02 pmBCN-DSM
32h 22m1 stop
$574American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 22
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:00 amDSM-BCN
34h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 9:36 pmBCN-DSM
39h 01m2 stops
$575United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
12:52 pm - 11:20 amDSM-BCN
15h 28m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 2:56 pmBCN-DSM
35h 16m1 stop
$577American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
British Airways Logo
1:48 pm - 10:30 amDSM-BCN
13h 42m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:45 am - 8:11 pmBCN-DSM
16h 26m1 stop
$583British Airways
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 14
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 9:20 amDSM-BCN
20h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 10:30 pmBCN-DSM
20h 30m2 stops
$597Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
British Airways Logo
4:25 pm - 6:30 pmDSM-BCN
19h 05m2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:20 pm - 6:30 pmBCN-DSM
28h 10m2 stops
$611British Airways
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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.

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 January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,530 and $1,493 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$394
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 49% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Barcelona

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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $394 for a one-way ticket and $484 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?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 $889 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 $1,294 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 8915 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

8.0 ExcellentBill, Aug 2025IAH - LAX
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Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

The service was good, the food could have been better.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

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