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Cheapest round-trip
$1,024
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Thu 9/10Thu 9/17
DSM - DEL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$597
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Tue 9/15
DSM - DEL • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New Delhi (DSM-DEL)

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

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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10:35 am - 7:55 am
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DEL
34h 50m
2 stops
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4:50 am - 12:04 am
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DSM
29h 44m
2 stops
$1,024Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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10:35 am - 3:10 am
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DEL
30h 05m
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3:55 pm - 1:59 pm
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32h 34m
2 stops
$1,024Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
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10:35 am - 3:10 am
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DEL
30h 05m
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4:50 am - 12:04 am
DEL
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29h 44m
2 stops
$1,024Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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2:44 pm - 7:55 am
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DEL
30h 41m
2 stops
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9:15 pm - 12:04 am
DEL
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DSM
37h 19m
2 stops
$1,025Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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4:14 pm - 2:35 pm
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DEL
35h 51m
2 stops
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3:25 am - 7:21 pm
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DSM
26h 26m
2 stops
$1,190Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:22 pm - 8:45 am
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DEL
27h 53m
2 stops
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4:10 pm - 3:12 pm
DEL
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DSM
33h 32m
2 stops
$1,310Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
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6:22 pm - 2:45 pm
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DEL
33h 53m
2 stops
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3:45 pm - 6:55 pm
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37h 40m
2 stops
$1,316Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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8:00 am - 9:30 pm
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DEL
27h 00m
3 stops
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11:35 pm - 12:16 pm
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23h 11m
2 stops
$1,756United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:55 am - 9:30 pm
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DEL
27h 05m
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11:35 pm - 2:14 pm
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DSM
25h 09m
2 stops
$1,756United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:00 am - 9:30 pm
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DEL
27h 00m
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11:35 pm - 2:14 pm
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25h 09m
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$1,756United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to New Delhi 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 New Delhi?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Delhi, 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 New Delhi is August, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,125 and $2,100 respectively.

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Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$597
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to New Delhi 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 New Delhi

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to New Delhi?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to New Delhi was $597 for a one-way ticket and $1,024 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Des Moines to New Delhi.

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

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at New Delhi, also known as New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to New Delhi?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to New Delhi, Qatar Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to New Delhi are Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,193 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,229 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 New Delhi.

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

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

    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 New Delhi with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DEL 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 New Delhi?

    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 New Delhi 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 New Delhi?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to New Delhi were found on Qatar Airways ($1,190) and Finnair ($1,483).

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to New Delhi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to New Delhi. 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 New Delhi? 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3739 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
7.9Crew
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Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

6.0 GoodSatya, Dec 2025
DOH - HYD
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Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

My Tv don’t work the whole from Doha to New Delhi. Overnight didn’t work from Bos to Doha and had to eat food without light

Good and comfortable flight Helpful crew Decent food and drinks

Was humiliated at Doha airport, treaded like a cattle class traveler, I hold platinum pro status with AA and I don’t fly economy even domestic but was made to travel in the middle seat in economy class and boarding zone 3 and was denied lounge access at Doha airport. Never was humiliated like this before.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

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.

Check how old the airframe is, some older ones have inoperable seat back entertainment or power.

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

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.

Bad experience going to DFW with an IT outage then bad on the way back with a nearly 5 hour delay that’s started as maintenance then caused us to wait further due to weather - which would not have happened if we had left on time.

I am writing to share detailed feedback regarding my recent journey with American Airlines on the New York (JFK) to New Delhi (DEL) sector, which was ultimately diverted to Jaipur (JAI) due to weather conditions. At the outset, I would like to acknowledge that this was a full long-haul flight of approximately 14–15 hours, and while the journey fulfilled its primary transport objective, several aspects of the experience warrant both recognition and constructive feedback. 1. Cabin Crew Conduct and Service Consistency While the majority of the cabin crew maintained a polite and professional demeanor, one flight attendant’s conduct was notably inconsistent with expected service standards. The tone was often directive and lacked the warmth and guest-centric engagement typically associated with long-haul service. This created a perceptible imbalance in the cabin experience. Although other crew members acknowledged and apologized for the behavior, it highlighted a gap in service standardization and supervisory oversight. 2. Inflight Experience (IFE & Comfort) The inflight entertainment system was unreliable, with content failing to load consistently throughout the journey. Seating comfort in economy class was below expectations when compared with other international long-haul carriers. Cabin environment management at times felt unsettled, with noticeable noise and movement in the aisles. 3. Disruption Handling and Communication (DEL Diversion to JAI) The diversion to Jaipur due to weather was understandably beyond the airline’s control. However, the handling of post-diversion communication and guest management was an area of concern: Information during and after the diversion was fragmented and lacked clarity Limited guidance was provided upon disembarkation regarding next steps (transport, accommodation, onward travel) Ground coordination appeared inconsistent, with hotel partners and passengers receiving incomplete or delayed updates Communication the following morning remained unclear, including last-minute changes to transfer timings This resulted in avoidable uncertainty during a critical disruption phase. 4. Positive Acknowledgment – Ground Recovery Arrangements It is important to recognize that despite the initial communication gaps, the overall recovery framework was eventually well executed: Hotel accommodation was arranged efficiently Meal vouchers were provided appropriately Transfers between airport and hotel were organized in a structured manner Given the sudden and large-scale disruption, these arrangements were commendable and reflect the airline’s ability to operationally recover once systems were in place. 5. Recommendations for Improvement In the interest of strengthening the overall customer experience, I would respectfully propose the following: Service Delivery Reinforce consistent cabin crew service standards, particularly for long-haul sectors Enhance supervisory presence to address outlier behaviors in real time Inflight Product Improve reliability of inflight entertainment systems Reassess economy seating comfort for ultra-long-haul routes Disruption Management Establish a more visible “Care & Coordination Team” during irregular operations Ensure clear, centralized communication (single source of truth) for passengers and ground partners Provide structured briefing points to hotel and transport vendors to avoid information gaps Introduce proactive guest engagement (clear next steps, timelines, reassurance) Closing Reflection: While the journey was impacted by both controllable and uncontrollable factors, the overall experience would have been significantly enhanced through greater consistency in service delivery and more structured communication during disruption. I appreciate the efforts made by the broader team in arranging accommodation and onward logistics under challenging circumstances. With improved coordination and alignment, the experience can be elevated to match the expectations of a global long-haul carrier. Thank you for your attention to this feedback. I trust it will be received constructively and contribute to ongoing service improvement. Warm regards, Soosnata Chowdhury Convert effective for airlines) Or tailor tone

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.

So i was checked in for the seat number 40K. Unfortunately my seat was not able to recline which end up having very uncomfortable 15 hours flight.

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