FRA - DSM

$585 Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines departing on 8/10. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$904
Typical prices: $997-$800
American Airlines
Wed 6/17Wed 8/26
FRA - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$585
American Airlines
Mon 8/10
FRA - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $904 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Frankfurt am Main and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,286 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 13h 14m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines (FRA-DSM)

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

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 6:22 pm
FRA
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DSM
14h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 6:40 pm
DSM
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FRA
17h 18m
2 stops
$904American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 6:39 pm
FRA
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DSM
16h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 6:40 pm
DSM
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FRA
17h 18m
2 stops
$908American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 8:11 pm
FRA
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DSM
19h 41m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 6:10 pm
DSM
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FRA
17h 44m
2 stops
$909American Airlines
Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Lufthansa Logo
12:40 pm - 10:51 pm
FRA
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DSM
17h 11m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:10 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
17h 55m
1 stop
$911Lufthansa
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:40 pm
FRA
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DSM
12h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:02 pm - 3:30 pm
DSM
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FRA
16h 28m
2 stops
$912American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:40 pm
FRA
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DSM
12h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 6:10 pm
DSM
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FRA
17h 44m
2 stops
$913American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:07 pm
FRA
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DSM
18h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 8:55 am
DSM
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FRA
11h 39m
1 stop
$923American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 5:40 pm
FRA
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DSM
12h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:16 pm - 8:55 am
DSM
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FRA
11h 39m
1 stop
$924American Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Fri, Jul 10
United Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 7:25 pm
FRA
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DSM
33h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 2:05 pm
DSM
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FRA
12h 15m
1 stop
$930United Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:27 am
FRA
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DSM
32h 37m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:55 am
DSM
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FRA
11h 31m
1 stop
$932United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines, 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,225 and $924 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$585
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Des Moines was $585 for a one-way ticket and $904 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Frankfurt am Main and Des Moines?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Des Moines from Frankfurt am Main.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

    Frankfurt am Main and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Frankfurt am Main from Frankfurt am Main and will be arriving at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

    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 Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline. Booking your flights between Frankfurt am Main and DSM 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 Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9737 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
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Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MUC - IAH
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Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

Meals were poor and service rendered on return flight was mediocre as compared to the flight we took to Germany earlier where the attendants were more attentive, energetic, and mindful of passengers' needs. Thumbs up to crew of UA 58. Thumbs down to UA 59..

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

We got to get extended leg room in Econ plus that was great. It was nice having our own dietary needs met with our meals, and the connecting flights had it as well. Only negative were the seats my bottom was/is really sore after a ten plus hour flight. Those seats are horrible, understandable for as many people use them. So we are going to purchase a gel seat pad.

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

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