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$394 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Madrid

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Cheapest round-trip
$412
Typical prices: $735-$1,445
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 12/3Wed 12/10
DSM - MAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$394
Air Canada
Tue 12/2
DSM - MAD • 2 stops
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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from $412 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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February
Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Madrid (DSM-MAD)

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

Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
5:34 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
20h 41m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$412Virgin Atlantic
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
2:16 pm - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
11h 59m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$413Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
KLM Logo
11:23 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
14h 52m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$429KLM
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
KLM Logo
2:16 pm - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
11h 59m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$430KLM
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
15h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$431Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 9:15 amDSM-MAD
15h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
18h 19m1 stop
$432Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 8:00 amDSM-MAD
19h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:33 pmMAD-DSM
19h 33m2 stops
$467Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Delta Logo
6:17 am - 8:00 amDSM-MAD
18h 43m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 10:34 pmMAD-DSM
19h 34m2 stops
$493Delta
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 10:00 amDSM-MAD
14h 06m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:29 amMAD-DSM
16h 34m1 stop
$494American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 10:00 amDSM-MAD
14h 06m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:55 am - 10:29 amMAD-DSM
16h 34m1 stop
$495American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Madrid flights

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

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

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 Madrid departing in December.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Madrid, 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 Madrid is February, where tickets cost $634 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,604 and $1,349 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$394
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 64% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Madrid

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Madrid was $394 for a one-way ticket and $412 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Madrid?

    On your way to Madrid, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Madrid Barajas.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Madrid, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Madrid are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $735 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,006 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Madrid.

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

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

    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 Madrid with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and MAD 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 Madrid?

    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 Madrid 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 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Madrid

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Madrid? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

10.0 ExcellentBraulio, Oct 2025ATL - SDQ
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Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew calls out the zones and then flip to showing the.zones boarding on the gate monitor display. So, unless you are huddled around the gate lanes watching the monitor, you could miss your boarding zone. Suggest the zones be announced each time a new zone is allowed to board.

The boarding process needs to be refined. Sometimes the gate crew call out the boarding zone, and then flip to the monitor to show which zones are boarding. So unless everyone is gathered around to see the monitor there is usually confusion as wi which zones are boarding.

On time flight. Seat comfort could be better in the Comfort section.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

Typically flights with AA are good. The staff are pleasant, welcoming, and efficient.

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

Poor seat in rear of aircraft Food at Admiral’s Club Terminal D at DFW inedible

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

in chicago, you have to go out to drop off your luggage for a connecting flight and come back into a security check. which was horrible with a government shut down. some airports you down off luggage and go to your gate. things were not cleanly marked.

Flight was delayed because of a bird strike. They had another plane available within 45 minutes.

Mostly good. Flight was crowded but Airline personnel were very friendly & accommodating. It would be good to have savory snacks rather than just sweet Biscoff cookies.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

Excellent. Thanks to United Star Alliance, since economy was overbooked, I’m grateful to have been upgraded to Business Class.

Good plane, excellent food, crew and entertainment. Seats in business could use an upgrade

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

Flight was OK. Waiting for luggage in Madrid for 55 minutes, unacceptable

Transportation from gate to airplane was poor we stayed in hot bus for 20 minute no vantilation

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

Boarding an international flight via several sets of stairs and shuttle busses to the tarmac even when multiple jet-bridges were empty at Madrid airport (the hub for Iberia) was not pleasant. I was fine, but a lot of elderly folks and families with kids were struggling. A bad way to start a flight. Business class seats were nice, although not cleaned well from the prior flight.

The flight was great; I don't see any area of improvement.

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