DSM - DXB

$650 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Dubai

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 Dubai departing on 1/27. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Dubai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$958
Typical prices: $1,242-$1,305
Lufthansa
Sat 2/14Fri 2/20
DSM - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$650
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/27
DSM - DXB • 3 stops
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Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $980 (round-trip)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Dubai (DSM-DXB)

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

Sat, Feb 14 - Fri, Feb 20
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 7:40 pm
DSM
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DXB
38h 45m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
2:15 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
29h 26m
2 stops
$958Lufthansa
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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DXB
22h 10m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
2:15 am - 6:08 pm
DXB
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DSM
24h 53m
2 stops
$980Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
7:52 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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DXB
25h 48m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:15 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
28h 26m
2 stops
$982United Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
Lufthansa Logo
9:04 am - 7:40 pm
DSM
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DXB
24h 36m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
2:15 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
28h 26m
2 stops
$996Lufthansa
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 7:45 pm
DSM
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DXB
42h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 6:08 pm
DXB
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DSM
41h 48m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 pm - 10:55 pm
DSM
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DXB
42h 00m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
9:20 am - 5:08 pm
DXB
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DSM
41h 48m
2 stops
$1,084Lufthansa
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 7:45 pm
DSM
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DXB
38h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 5:08 pm
DXB
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DSM
41h 48m
2 stops
$1,134Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Emirates Logo
3:24 pm - 7:10 pm
DSM
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DXB
17h 46m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:45 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
20h 56m
1 stop
$1,153Emirates
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Emirates Logo
3:24 pm - 7:10 pm
DSM
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DXB
17h 46m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:45 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
20h 56m
1 stop
$1,188Emirates
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Emirates Logo
3:24 pm - 7:10 pm
DSM
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DXB
17h 46m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:45 am - 9:41 pm
DXB
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DSM
20h 56m
1 stop
$1,221Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Dubai flights

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

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 Dubai departing in February.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$650
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Dubai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Dubai was $650 for a one-way ticket and $958 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Dubai.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Dubai are Emirates and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,266 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,467 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Dubai.

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

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

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DXB 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 Dubai?

    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 Dubai 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 Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Dubai. 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 Dubai? 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3471 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

2.0 MediocreVenkatesh, Jan 2026
SFO - DXB
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Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

Food was great. More vegetarian options on menu would be great!

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Child’s meal was great along with other nice touches for kids.

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

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