DSM - FRA

$340 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

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 Frankfurt am Main departing on 8/23. 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 Frankfurt am Main, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$809
Overall average: $1,117
Lufthansa
ti. 5/5ti. 5/12
DSM - FRA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$340
British Airways
sø. 8/23
DSM - FRA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $809 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $858 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 44m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main (DSM-FRA)

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

ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
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1:15 pm - 9:23 pm
FRA
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DSM
15h 08m
2 stops
$809Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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11:40 am - 7:25 am
DSM
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FRA
12h 45m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$819Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$823Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$824Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
Lufthansa Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$826Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$828Lufthansa
on., mai 6 - on., mai 13
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$838Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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7:05 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 00m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:24 pm
FRA
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DSM
13h 04m
1 stop
$842Lufthansa
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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11:51 am - 8:55 am
DSM
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FRA
14h 04m
1 stop
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11:50 am - 8:36 pm
FRA
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DSM
15h 46m
2 stops
$846Virgin Atlantic
ti., mai 5 - ti., mai 12
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4:23 pm - 9:50 am
DSM
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FRA
34h 27m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:50 am - 4:48 pm
FRA
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DSM
35h 58m
2 stops
$850Virgin Atlantic
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport is November, where tickets cost $796 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,622 and $1,306 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$340
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $395 for a one-way ticket and $809 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main?

    A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

    Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main, Finnair or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main are Finnair and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $880 and an overall rating of 7.7, Finnair is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $974 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and FRA 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Frankfurt am Main? 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.
7.7
FinnairOverall score based on 1374 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
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Great if not for the boarding by bus at Heathrow terminal 3. Medieval disappointing time-consuming and very hard on handicapped flyers. It was awful

10.0 ExcellentFrancesca, Mar 2026
LHR - BOS
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Great if not for the boarding by bus at Heathrow terminal 3. Medieval disappointing time-consuming and very hard on handicapped flyers. It was awful

Business seating is soooo uncomfortable. You can sit straight up or lay down. You need pillows behind you because the back doesn’t lay down. Those are need to “prop” you up. The chair has no padding whatsoever. Food was gross. I’ve eaten on Finnair before and the food was exceptional. This time it gave 2 people in our party diarrhea. It was the chicken dish. I took 2 bites and didn’t eat anything more. The flight attendants were nice. You needed an additional lounge in Terminal D at DFW Airport. After waiting 40 minutes to enter, we finally gave up and went to a bar across from the club doors. I’m unsure if I’ll ever book a Finnair flight again.

Very good seat, very comfortable, good food, and good service.

It was a good flight, very comfortable seats for sleeping in business class. Probably the most comfortable business class seat I've ever had (20+ times in business class on various airlines). Service was good, but the only downside is my screen didn't work and it had to be reset multiple times to get it to shut off. I had to block my eyes because the screen was white almost the entire flight and I wore an eye mask when I slept. But when eating and reading in my seat, my eyes hurt because the only way to turn the screen off was reset it and the screen would only be off for a few minutes at a time.

Everything was wonderful! AirBus seats are more comfortable to sleep in as compared to the Boeing planes.

All reviews good because...flight from BWI to London ,economy seats was miserable. I usually book 1,step up from economy but this would have added 1500 bucks 1 way. Bit the bullet and upgraded for retun flight, otherwise all ratings would have been rock bottom.

Great. It was awesome to have boarding from the front and back of the plane as it made the process go very quickly

It was okay. The airplane was a little smaller than a flight from Thailand to Helsinki.

Wish that everyone would board the back of the plane first. Also let kids on first. The gate wasn’t open at arrival and we waited 45 minutes to takeoff. They made up for time in the air.

This was an absolutely exceptional flight. The flight attendants were extremely attentive and very friendly. They seemed to go out of their way to make us comfortable and to make sure that we had everything we needed., We were in business and were very happy with the size and the details for our pods. We would definitely recommend Finnair and will definitely be flying with them again.

Short flight, crew and staff very efficient. Over all good flight experience.

The plane was fully booked, it was hard to breathe. But the crew was nice.

No plug in for phones. I met a few fun passengers and beverage service was very friendly.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

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.

Italian airport boarding is always funny. But to not be able to load my luggage with over 1 hour layover is ridiculous

Gate agent at Frankfurt was terrible. She denied PRE boarding even as it was printed on the boarding pass. Refused to look at the boarding pass and literally shouting for no reason. Frankfurt airport has horrible and rude staff who avoids trying to answer any question at all. Overall, horrible experience.

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

from SFO-> FRA flight, AVML meal was significantly less compared to regular meal, especially no Desert, no Bread, no sides.

I had two piece luggage allowance and yet I had to pay for one of them.

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