$488 Find Cheap Flights from Germany to Des Moines

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$736
Overall average: $671
American Airlines
Thu 2/19Mon 2/23
MUC - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$488
American Airlines
Wed 4/15
FRA - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Germany to Des Moines

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

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 10:27 pmMUC-DSM
19h 07m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 3:05 pmDSM-MUC
20h 39m2 stops
$736American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
Lufthansa Logo
10:00 am - 9:52 pmHAM-DSM
18h 52m2 stops
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6:45 pm - 7:30 pmDSM-HAM
17h 45m2 stops
$738Lufthansa
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
Lufthansa Logo
10:00 am - 9:52 pmHAM-DSM
18h 52m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 pm - 8:40 pmDSM-HAM
18h 55m2 stops
$740Lufthansa
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 9:52 pmDUS-DSM
18h 32m2 stops
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3:15 pm - 2:05 pmDSM-DUS
15h 50m2 stops
$745United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 8:45 pmDUS-DSM
21h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:05 pmDSM-DUS
23h 05m2 stops
$747United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 10:23 pmFRA-DSM
18h 33m1 stop
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2:01 pm - 8:50 amDSM-FRA
11h 49m1 stop
$779Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
Air Canada Logo
9:55 am - 9:52 pmFRA-DSM
18h 57m2 stops
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8:00 am - 8:10 amDSM-FRA
17h 10m2 stops
$798Air Canada
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Air Canada Logo
2:35 pm - 10:29 amDUS-DSM
26h 54m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:31 pm - 1:35 pmDSM-DUS
17h 04m2 stops
$798Air Canada
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
British Airways Logo
5:15 pm - 6:34 pmCGN-DSM
32h 19m2 stops
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6:20 pm - 4:30 pmDSM-CGN
16h 10m2 stops
$885British Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
British Airways Logo
5:15 pm - 6:34 pmCGN-DSM
32h 19m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:20 pm - 4:30 pmDSM-CGN
16h 10m2 stops
$887British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Des Moines

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

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Munich, which takes 14h 55m, Frankfurt am Main, which takes 16h 25m, Düsseldorf, which takes 17h 54m, and Hamburg, which takes 18h 52m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 92 direct flights from within Germany to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 9:00 am the most common departure time and 52% of flights departing in the morning.

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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$488
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Frankfurt am Main to Des Moines

FAQs - booking Des Moines flights

  • How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?

    You’ll need to travel 4 miles to reach the Des Moines city center from Des Moines Airport.

  • What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

    When flying to Des Moines, you'll arrive at Des Moines Airport (DSM). The airport is also known as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as $832. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are $1,300 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the morning, when flights cost $788 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Des Moines is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $788.

  • How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?

    Each week there are around 638 direct flights from within Germany to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Des Moines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Germany to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Germany to Des Moines. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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 9019 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

10.0 ExcellentMike, Nov 2025YOW - EWR
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I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

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

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.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

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Des Moines (DSM)