DSM - CDG

$352 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Paris

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 Paris departing on 5/5. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Paris, 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 Paris, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$478
Typical prices: $745-$782
Lufthansa
Mon 1/5Mon 1/12
DSM - CDG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$352
Lufthansa
Tue 5/5
DSM - CDG • 1 stop
Top airlines
Lufthansa
Cheapest • from $490 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
November
Cheapest • 41% price drop
May
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Paris!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Paris (DSM-CDG)

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

Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
Lufthansa Logo
6:46 pm - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
32h 09m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 40m2 stops
$478Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:20 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 30m2 stops
$486Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:20 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 30m2 stops
$487Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:20 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 30m2 stops
$488Lufthansa
Find Deal
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:20 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 30m2 stops
$490Lufthansa
Find Deal
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:10 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
19h 40m2 stops
$491Lufthansa
Find Deal
Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 14
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
10:20 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
18h 30m2 stops
$493Lufthansa
Find Deal
Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 16
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
15h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
9:10 am - 9:50 pmCDG-DSM
19h 40m2 stops
$497Lufthansa
Find Deal
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28
British Airways Logo
11:42 am - 10:25 pmDSM-CDG
27h 43m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:10 am - 9:04 pmCDG-DSM
20h 54m2 stops
$506British Airways
Find Deal
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
Lufthansa Logo
6:46 pm - 9:55 amDSM-CDG
32h 09m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 am - 5:47 pmCDG-DSM
12h 52m1 stop
$510Lufthansa
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Paris flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport departing in January.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is November, where tickets cost $607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,446 and $1,354 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$352
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Paris

When to book flights from Des Moines to Paris

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Paris based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Paris flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport was $352 for a one-way ticket and $478 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at Paris, also known as Paris Charles de Gaulle.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Paris are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,085 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,439 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Paris.

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

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

    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 Paris with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CDG 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 Paris?

    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 Paris 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 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Paris

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Paris. 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 Paris? 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 8004 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Nov 2025ATL - TPA
Read more Delta reviews

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

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

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Seats in waiting area and on plane hard as rock. Fast internet on the flight was great! Crew was kind.

Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

Couldn’t check In online, message was couldn’t check in until Sunday morning though plane left Saturday night. Checked in okay at airport but caused slot if stress.

NOTE. Aer Lingus does not accept American Express. I was denied boarding because I could not pay the fee for my oversized bag. I did not have another credit or debit card. Moreover, at CDG, I needed to check my bag at one location, go to another location to check my oversized bag and a THIRD location to pay for my oversized bag. Hence, once I was denied boarding, my bags were already en route to the plane. To retrieve them I needed to go to a FOURTH location in another part of the terminal. Last, Aer Lingus will not reimburse me for any portion of my ticket. I lost $1000 bc Aer Lingus doesn’t accept American Express at the CDG counter even though I paid for my ticket through the Kayak link with Amex. Kayak should remedy this situation if they want to continue to partner with Aer Lingus.

The seats needs to be comfortables, at least please add more padding to the seats.

Because of problem with aer Lingus, I couldn’t check in until just before the flight and was stuck in the middle seat

Our first flight from Venice to Dublin was delayed due to very bad weather and when we did arrive we were ushered out of the secure area to collect our luggage then told we could not Demeter as the US Customs team closed at 4pm. Thus we were stuck in Dublin for one night with hundreds of passengers scrambling for information and little help from the local staff. Many passengers were left without accommodation and told to find something on their own. We were also told we would get contacted with rebooking details and did not, requiring us to make those arrangements ourselves, in some cases at a very high out of pocket cost. Many passengers swore they would never fly on Aer Lingus again.

Wheelchair assistance didn't turn up on time. We had to walk to baggage reclaim and to taxi.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

The actual flight experience was great. The handling of my luggage was terrible. First, I had to check in at the airport and wasn’t able to check in online because they booked me with a partner carrier in the U.S. that was incredibly inconvenient. I was also told that I would have to check in again with the partner airline in the U.S., also incredibly inconvenient at a large airport. Second, when I was at the counter, they did not tell me my carryon was too big. I only found that out when I tried to board the plane. I don’t know that it actually was too big though. It’s a standard sized carry on that I’ve never had issue with on any planes before. They assured me my bag would be checked all the way to my final destination. Due to flight from Paris to Dublin being delayed, I was rebooked on a different transatlantic flight to the U.S., which resulted in a different connecting flight to my final destination. My luggage was rerouted and I was assured it would be at my final destination. When I got to Newark, I received multiple phone calls alerting me that my bag was across the airport at a different terminal and that I needed to go pick it up near the baggage carousels. In the Newark airport, every terminal has its own security checkpoint. Leaving any terminal and entering another one requires a security check. At this point, I had to go through security in Paris, then again for US customs and pre-clearance at Dublin, then a third time when I had to change terminals at Newark for my connecting flight home. It was at this point I received the call that I needed to retrieve my bag from literally the opposite end of the airport and go through security A FOURTH TIME. These was no notification that I needed to do this before I went to the gate for my final flight. It took me an hour to go do all this, after I had already been traveling for 19 hours while sick and should have been home already were it not for the delay of my original flight. I retrieved the bag. My carryon became a carryon again and fit just fine on the last plane, by the way. I would also like to mention that my TSA flight information was not included on my ticket, so once again, I had to go to the airline counter to get my ticket corrected and reprinted before I could go through security and try to save myself time. Finally, I have celiac disease and prefer not to eat meat. There was literally no food I could eat on the seven and a half hour flight across the Atlantic. When the flight attendant woke me up for dinner (I would have preferred to sleep), I asked if there were any gluten free options. I was told the only option was chicken. I begrudgingly accepted because it was the only option, hoping anything else in the meal could be eaten. There was plain rice and a few green beans. The side dish was teriyaki vegetables containing gluten. There was a piece of bread, containing gluten. There was a custard, containing gluten. I could eat literally nothing except the very small amount of rice and green beans. When the same flight attendant came around again, while I was sleeping, a sandwich was placed in front of me, again food I could not eat. And this was after I got to the flight to find that my newly assigned seat on my transatlantic flight had been given to someone else! It’s like nobody communicates over there. This airline has the worst logistics of any airline I have ever been on, and I travel frequently. Dear Aer Lingus, DO BETTER.

Very good except for the boarding process which was more hectic than it should have been

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Paris

Information on your arrival and departure airports