DSM - FCO

$353 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Rome

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$625
Overall average: $883
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/17Tue 12/15
DSM - FCO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$353
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/17
DSM - FCO • 3 stops
Top airlines
Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $625 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Rome. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Dallas (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $655 (round-trip)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Shortest trip • 12h 16m (one-way)
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 33% price drop
July
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Rome (DSM-FCO)

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

Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Dec 15
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:05 am
DSM
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FCO
37h 50m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 10:29 pm
FCO
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DSM
41h 34m
2 stops
$625Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 11:05 am
DSM
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FCO
37h 50m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 10:26 pm
FCO
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DSM
41h 31m
2 stops
$655Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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FCO
19h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 2:11 pm
FCO
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DSM
33h 41m
2 stops
$687United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 9:15 am
DSM
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FCO
20h 15m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
11:30 am - 2:11 pm
FCO
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DSM
33h 41m
2 stops
$690Air Canada
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Dec 15
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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FCO
16h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 2:11 pm
FCO
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DSM
32h 56m
2 stops
$692United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 7:55 am
DSM
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FCO
19h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 12:30 am
FCO
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DSM
21h 30m
2 stops
$706United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
KLM Logo
10:15 am - 11:00 am
DSM
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FCO
17h 45m
1 stop
KLM Logo
1:10 pm - 10:26 pm
FCO
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DSM
16h 16m
1 stop
$707KLM
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:15 am
DSM
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FCO
17h 15m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:51 pm
FCO
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DSM
19h 51m
2 stops
$710United Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 5:30 pm
DSM
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FCO
16h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 4:49 pm
FCO
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DSM
14h 49m
1 stop
$711Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
10:15 am - 10:50 am
DSM
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FCO
17h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 8:45 pm
FCO
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DSM
18h 00m
2 stops
$712Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Rome flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Rome 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 Rome Fiumicino 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 Rome Fiumicino 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport is November, where tickets cost $655 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,436 and $1,205 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$353
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Rome

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Rome Fiumicino Airport was $353 for a one-way ticket and $625 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Rome, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Rome are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,063 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,013 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Rome.

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

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

    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 Rome with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and FCO 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 Rome?

    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 Rome 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 Rome

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8239 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

2.0 MediocreYogendra Kumar, Feb 2026
DTW - MDT
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2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

We waited an hour on the runway to get a gate in Orlando

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Very Very late. Subsequent flights left an hour before ours

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

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.

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.

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!

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Flight on time. Excellent service in Premium Economy. Great food served and cleaned up promptly. Unfortunately the climate control was malfunctioning and it was very cold and felt a bit like camping. Cold helps with sleep though so not complaining too much. Slept well. It asks to rate "entertainment". I do not like any IFE, don't shove a big screen in my face—I have my own phone if I want it. So this will always get low ratings.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

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