Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Cairo, Delta or Qatar Airways?

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Cairo are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,450 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,097 and an overall rating of 7.4.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Cairo take?

Flying to Cairo from Des Moines requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 13h 35m .

What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Cairo?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Cairo was $609 for a one-way ticket and $985 for a round-trip.

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

A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Cairo.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Cairo?

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

Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Cairo?

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

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

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 Cairo.

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

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

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 Cairo with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CAI 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 Cairo?

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 Cairo from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cairo?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Cairo were found on Qatar Airways ($985) and British Airways ($1,320).

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cairo?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Cairo were found on Qatar Airways ($985) and British Airways ($1,320).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairo?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairo is Qatar Airways, followed by Lufthansa and United Airlines.

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$985

Typical prices: $961-$1,220

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Mon 9/14Mon 9/21

DSM - CAI • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$609

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Mon 9/21

DSM - CAI • 2 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Cairo. You'll need at least 2 connections.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

2:29 pm - 12:15 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

25h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:55 pm - 12:04 amCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

36h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$985Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29

7:05 am - 10:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

31h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:40 am - 7:21 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

26h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$996Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26

1:55 pm - 5:25 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

31h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:00 pm - 12:04 amCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

41h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,055Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

8:03 am - 12:15 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

32h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:45 pm - 12:04 amCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

36h 19m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,077Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

10:26 am - 1:15 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

30h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

7:30 am - 12:20 amCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

24h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,320British Airways

Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Jan 14

10:21 am - 1:25 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

31h 04m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

2:10 am - 4:50 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

22h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,348Delta

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 4:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl London Heathrow

10:30 am - 11:48 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

21h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Denver Intl

$1,366United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 27

6:00 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

31h 55m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl London Heathrow

10:30 am - 11:48 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

21h 18m2 stops London Heathrow Denver Intl

$1,385United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30

9:26 am - 10:30 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

29h 04m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

5:30 am - 7:09 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

21h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,481British Airways

Sun, Dec 13 - Thu, Jan 14

6:45 pm - 12:35 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

21h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:55 am - 11:01 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

29h 06m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,855Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Sep 13

10:26 am - 12:15 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

29h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:55 pm - 7:21 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

31h 26m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,038Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Jan 6

6:55 am - 10:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

31h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

8:20 pm - 7:09 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

30h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,334Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 20

6:55 am - 6:00 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

39h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:45 pm - 6:41 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

30h 56m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,497Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Jan 6

6:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

25h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

9:20 am - 10:30 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

45h 10m2 stops London Heathrow Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,556Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Sep 13

6:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

25h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Frankfurt am Main

4:20 pm - 2:20 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

30h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,648United Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Jan 6

11:32 am - 4:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

21h 03m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow

5:20 am - 9:17 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

23h 57m3 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,711Air Canada

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 20

8:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

23h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

4:30 pm - 2:16 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

53h 46m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,829Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Sep 13

11:32 am - 4:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

21h 03m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow

5:25 am - 9:28 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

24h 03m3 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,210Air Canada

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Sep 12

3:20 pm - 5:40 amDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

30h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:50 am - 10:31 amCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

17h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,172Egyptair

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 20

11:32 am - 4:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CAI Cairo

21h 03m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow

5:25 am - 9:23 pmCAI Cairo-DSM Des Moines

23h 58m3 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$3,481Air Canada

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Cairo flights

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cairo from Des Moines usually cost between $1,035 and $1,220 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $985 on Qatar Airways (Sep 14-Sep 21).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Cairo is March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $6,708 and $1,467 respectively.

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Low season	April
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$609

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Des Moines to Cairo

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

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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.

What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Cairo?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Cairo was $609 for a one-way ticket and $985 for a round-trip.
Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Cairo?
A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Cairo.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Cairo?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Cairo?
SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Cairo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.
Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Cairo, Delta or Qatar Airways?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Cairo are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,450 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,097 and an overall rating of 7.4.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Cairo?
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 Cairo.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Cairo?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo 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 Cairo?
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 Cairo with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CAI 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 Cairo?
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 Cairo from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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