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$442 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

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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

Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 2:30 pmDSM-FRA
18h 17m2 stops
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3:15 pm - 10:30 pmFRA-DSM
38h 15m2 stops
$644Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 2:40 pmDSM-FRA
17h 27m2 stops
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3:15 pm - 10:30 pmFRA-DSM
37h 15m2 stops
$660Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 4
KLM Logo
5:47 am - 8:55 amDSM-FRA
20h 08m1 stop
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9:50 am - 5:44 pmFRA-DSM
14h 54m1 stop
$670KLM
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 12
KLM Logo
10:21 am - 7:50 amDSM-FRA
14h 29m1 stop
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10:40 am - 8:46 pmFRA-DSM
17h 06m1 stop
$677KLM
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:30 pm - 7:50 amDSM-FRA
13h 20m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:50 am - 10:30 pmFRA-DSM
19h 40m1 stop
$678Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:06 am - 7:50 amDSM-FRA
14h 44m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:40 am - 8:35 pmFRA-DSM
16h 55m1 stop
$679Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 12
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 8:50 amDSM-FRA
11h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:57 pmFRA-DSM
18h 27m2 stops
$684American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 7:15 amDSM-FRA
29h 44m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 10:40 amFRA-DSM
31h 25m1 stop
$719American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 6:35 amDSM-FRA
15h 33m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 2:19 pmFRA-DSM
12h 39m1 stop
$867United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 7
United Airlines Logo
2:57 pm - 11:40 amDSM-FRA
14h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 12:14 pmFRA-DSM
26h 04m2 stops
$991United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $644 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest round-trip
$644
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/30Thu 11/6
DSM - FRA • 2 stops
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$442
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 10/29
DSM - FRA • 1 stop
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Frankfurt am Main back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$442
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

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

  • Which airline is suitable when traveling from Des Moines to Frankfurt with passengers with limited mobility?

    United Airlines will be suitable for passengers with limited mobility. United Airlines helps travelers requiring special assistance to ensure the trip is more relaxing. Assistance for individuals with special needs includes help with entering and exiting aircraft, and managing mobility aids. Furthermore, the carrier offers onboard access to oxygen supply for medical requirements.

  • Why would I opt for a business class on my flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt?

    If you select United Business Class on your trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt, you will have premium experience commencing at the check-in stage until claiming your baggage. First Class, top-notch travel support offers a stress-free initiation for your trip. They include specific Premier Access registration desks, security pathways, and preferred boarding.

  • What are the public transport options from Frankfurt am Main Airport to downtown Frankfurt?

    Several public transport alternatives are available from Frankfurt Airport to the central area of Frankfurt am Main. The most efficient option is the S-Bahn train, with lines S8 and S9, which operate direct routes to the city's heart. Moreover, you can find local trains and coaches accessible. Taxicabs and rented vehicles are additional choices for getting around from the airport to downtown Frankfurt. Nevertheless, commuter services provide a convenient and economical choice.

  • Which airline is best when flying with kids?

    Lufthansa is a great choice for flying with kids from Des Moines to Frankfurt. The airline provides entertainment while flying, offering diverse and kid-friendly movies, TV shows, and games to ensure children stay entertained. Moreover, the airline also offers children-friendly meals and snacks to meet their preferences. The company also provides diaper-changing amenities and support for parents with young children.

  • 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 $442 for a one-way ticket and $644 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $961 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,128 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Passengers will have several layovers for this route depending on their flight and departure time. Passengers flying with United Airlines and Lufthansa will have a layover at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Multiple airlines will have a layover at Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and London Gatwick (LGW).
  • Lufthansa permits travelers to carry a solitary personal possession that cannot surpass 11.8 x 15.7 x 3.9 inches. Economy and premium economy passengers can carry one item of regular hand luggage not exceeding a weight limit of 17.6 lb. The cabin baggage size must be at most 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches.
  • Des Moines Airport is about five miles from downtown Des Moines. This airport is a central hub for several airlines, including American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. It has one terminal and flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt operate from the main terminal.
  • United Airlines provide the finest pet policy on your trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Going on trips with animals within the aircraft cabin is exclusively authorized for domesticated cats and dogs only. Each passenger can have at most two pets, and they need to travel contained within a hard-sided carrier made of soft material. The total weight of the pet and its carrier should not exceed 100 lb.
  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has several car rental services. The vehicle rental counters are located in the Arrival Hall in Terminal 1, at Level 1. Firms like Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, and SIXT are included in the airport's list of car rental providers.

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.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1386 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.8Boarding
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.2Entertainment
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

10.0 ExcellentCameron, Sep 2025YYJ - YYC
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The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Inoperable monitor left no entertainment for 9 hours. The crew was not helpful. Food was awful.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

A little bit more leg room in premium economy. I am 6’4”.

online check in was not available so i had to get to airport extra early. The flight was delayed and my luggage was lost. I had an argument with the person behind me who wanted to keep her bag on the floor and not allow my seat to recline on a 9hr plus flight. So overall, lots and lots of areas for improvement.

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

The flight was operated by Lufthansa. You can't expect much from them anymore. They have a talent in getting something wrong.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

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