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Cheapest round-trip
$598
Typical prices: $667-$858
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DSM - GUA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$469
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Sun 12/20
DSM - GUA • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $733 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $660 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City (DSM-GUA)

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

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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14h 00m
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8:20 am - 9:23 pm
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12h 03m
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$598Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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GUA
14h 00m
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5:25 am - 10:30 pm
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16h 05m
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$600Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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1:21 pm - 12:10 am
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GUA
11h 49m
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10:00 am - 10:30 pm
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11h 30m
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$601Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
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6:00 am - 7:00 pm
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14h 00m
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8:20 am - 9:23 pm
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12h 03m
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$607Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:21 pm - 11:10 pm
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GUA
10h 49m
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6:55 am - 10:30 pm
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DSM
14h 35m
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$646Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:21 pm - 11:10 pm
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GUA
10h 49m
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6:55 am - 10:30 pm
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14h 35m
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$658Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:21 pm - 11:10 pm
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10h 49m
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6:55 am - 10:30 pm
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14h 35m
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$687Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:21 pm - 11:10 pm
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10h 49m
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6:55 am - 10:30 pm
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14h 35m
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$689Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:41 am - 1:20 pm
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7h 39m
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11:46 am - 11:13 pm
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10h 27m
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$733American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:41 am - 1:20 pm
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7h 39m
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11:46 am - 8:39 am
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19h 53m
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$737American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Guatemala City flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City, 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 Guatemala City is September, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $895 and $862 respectively.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$469
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Guatemala City?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Guatemala City was $469 for a one-way ticket and $598 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Guatemala City from Des Moines.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Guatemala City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $712 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 $722 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Guatemala City.

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

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

    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 Guatemala City with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and GUA 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 Guatemala City?

    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 Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Guatemala City were found on American Airlines ($733) and Avianca ($743).

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Guatemala City

 
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My flight home from Knoxville, TN, included a layover in Atlanta. I boarded the aircraft in Zone 5 and although there was limited overhead space, I was able to put my 'backpack' style roller-bag above my seat. Unfortunately, due to continued bad weather, we had to deplane. There were many people who would have missed their connection, so they rebooked. When we were re-boarding, the gate agent welcomed zone 5 and then made an announcement: All roller-bags for zone 5 passengers and higher will need to be gate checked. I promptly pushed the telescoping handle in and held my bag like a backpack. I was able to bring it on board, which was a relief. Upon entering the aircraft it became apparent that there was easily 40% open overhead space. There were audible signs of angry passengers who felt duped into checking their bags when in fact there were noticeably LESS passengers on the aircraft and TONS of overhead space. I'm not sure what kinds of parameters are used to determine when to cut off roller-bags from being brought on board, but it seemed deceptive and underhanded to have so many people get stuck checking their bags when clearly there was ample room for at least one more zone.

4.0 OkayErnest, Jul 2026
TYS - ATL
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My flight home from Knoxville, TN, included a layover in Atlanta. I boarded the aircraft in Zone 5 and although there was limited overhead space, I was able to put my 'backpack' style roller-bag above my seat. Unfortunately, due to continued bad weather, we had to deplane. There were many people who would have missed their connection, so they rebooked. When we were re-boarding, the gate agent welcomed zone 5 and then made an announcement: All roller-bags for zone 5 passengers and higher will need to be gate checked. I promptly pushed the telescoping handle in and held my bag like a backpack. I was able to bring it on board, which was a relief. Upon entering the aircraft it became apparent that there was easily 40% open overhead space. There were audible signs of angry passengers who felt duped into checking their bags when in fact there were noticeably LESS passengers on the aircraft and TONS of overhead space. I'm not sure what kinds of parameters are used to determine when to cut off roller-bags from being brought on board, but it seemed deceptive and underhanded to have so many people get stuck checking their bags when clearly there was ample room for at least one more zone.

Flight was delayed and then "they did not have time to load food". No snack or drink at all for 1.5 how flight. Somebody wasn't prepared.

No Internet, no backseat screen, no nothing. I bought a Delta ticket and ended up on American Airlines. How did that happen?

Very good seat and service. No complaints about the food. Take off delayed due to airport traffic

It is usually very pleasant. Good service for the price, international flights are even better

We never made it on this flight because we missed our connection due to o delayed flight from Jackson.

We had a terrible experience. The flight was delayed several hours, so we missed our connection. We were told to wait at the airport. At around 11:00 pm, the flight was cancelled. There were no available seats out of Jackson for the next two days. Fortunately, we had the foresight to rebook on United for the next day. However, we had to spend a long day at the airport and an overnight at a mediocre hotel. It was a miserable way to spend part of our vacation. We also sacrificed our $450 deposit on our California hotel because we could not get there.

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.

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.

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

Always pretty good as far as I see it. Staff was friendly and process was quick to get on and off.

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

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.

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 Crew and the food was the worst I ever had in Business Class. First they told us there were no space for carry on. It was plenty of space over our 2 row seats, we had to ask to let us travel with it which was accepted. They were aware that we had to run for the connection due to the previous flight delay. Have us one hour waiting for more customers and not even offer a glass of water. Then started the service and they started to serve other passengers drinks in business and did not offer any drinks until they serve our pre ordered meal and I ask for something to drink. I had to wait until they finished to serve all passengers until Inget something. The crew was the worts I ever had for Business Class in my life.

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

Flight delayed over 2 hours . I was flying bussiness never got food cause they ran out of what i wanted

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

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.

We were delayed due to a mechanical issue, but the gate staff and then later captain were giving thorough and frequent updates. Ended up being delayed about an hour, but we did get out, so it was overall a good flight!

I was able to check into my flight through the app and online but had issues getting my boarding pass once I arrived to the airport.

Ninth consecutive American flight I have been on that was delayed

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.

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.

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