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$332 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 1/29. 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, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
11:28 am - 8:40 amDSM-BCN
14h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 10:38 amBCN-DSM
31h 23m2 stops
$438Delta
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:40 amDSM-BCN
20h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:55 am - 10:38 amBCN-DSM
30h 43m1 stop
$439Delta
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Delta Logo
5:52 pm - 3:00 pmDSM-BCN
14h 08m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 10:38 amBCN-DSM
31h 23m2 stops
$457Delta
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:40 am - 8:40 amDSM-BCN
20h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:55 am - 10:34 pmBCN-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$466Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:40 am - 8:40 amDSM-BCN
20h 00m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:55 am - 10:34 pmBCN-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$474Virgin Atlantic
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
Air France Logo
1:10 pm - 8:00 amDSM-BCN
35h 50m2 stops
Air France Logo
10:55 am - 10:34 pmBCN-DSM
18h 39m1 stop
$476Air France
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 1:40 pmDSM-BCN
16h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:35 pmBCN-DSM
18h 05m2 stops
$507American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 5
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 1:40 pmDSM-BCN
16h 25m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:59 pmBCN-DSM
17h 29m2 stops
$509American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 1:10 pmDSM-BCN
11h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 10:30 amBCN-DSM
27h 55m2 stops
$510United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:00 amDSM-BCN
14h 34m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:44 pmBCN-DSM
17h 09m2 stops
$524United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $438 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 37% price drop
January
Most popular
Good to know
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Good to know
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Cheapest round-trip
$438
Overall average: $631
Delta
Mon 12/1Wed 12/10
DSM - BCN • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$332
Typical prices: $434-$487
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/29
DSM - BCN • 3 stops
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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 December.

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 seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$332
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 48% increase in price.
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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 $332 for a one-way ticket and $438 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, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Barcelona, with Star Alliance 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 $847 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 8976 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
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The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025OGG - DEN
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The entertainment available didn’t work for anyone on the flight. Long 6 hr flight with no entertainment option and the staff didn’t know until an hour into the flight when we made sure they knew about it. They had no way to fix it.

Crew seemed a bit cranky. No seatback screens. But boarding was efficient and on time and we arrived early.

The worst landing I have ever had on a domestic flight. Thought we would lose the landing gear on landing in Newark. Then we spent 40 minutes trying to position the plane in the right place to be able to get the jet way to the plane. The plane arrived stopped. The announcer was that we were there. Everybody got up, then we were told to sit back down because they had to have us towed to a different position. We got towed and then everyone stood up and they told us we were in the wrong position to sit back down again, and then we got towed to a different position This did not happen immediately. It was 30 minutes while we wandered around a small section of the tarmac in Newark close to the gate, but apparently not close enough. Horrifying experience The CAB should be investigating that flight

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

This was a very average flight. The seat was out of alignment so more uncomfortable than usual. The cabin felt not well maintained. But I safely got where I needed to go.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Food should be better quality. Video screens have poor resolution and the library of movies is poor. The other airlines are much better.

the trip to madrid was uncomfortable with my legs touching the seat in front of me

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My flight was delayed for 17hs because the pilot forgot his passport!!! What a joke. AA used to be a great airline, now I have to think twice before flying with them again.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

This was the best 2 flights I have had with American out of SGF. Great crew both flights.

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