$507 Find Cheap Flights from Germany to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip
$772
Typical prices: $732-$888
Lufthansa
jue. 3/12mar. 3/17
FRA - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$507
American Airlines
jue. 5/28
MUC - DSM • 1 stop
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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

jue., mar. 12 - mar., mar. 17
Lufthansa Logo
8:40 am - 6:08 pm
FRA
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DSM
15h 28m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:04 pm - 9:55 am
DSM
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FRA
13h 51m
1 stop
$772Lufthansa
mié., abr. 1 - mié., abr. 8
Lufthansa Logo
11:30 am - 9:27 pm
MUC
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DSM
16h 57m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:10 pm - 9:40 am
DSM
-
MUC
13h 30m
1 stop
$773Lufthansa
jue., mar. 12 - mar., mar. 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 6:08 pm
FRA
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DSM
15h 28m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 11:10 am
DSM
-
FRA
13h 42m
2 stops
$782Multiple Airlines
mié., abr. 1 - mié., abr. 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 10:35 pm
MUC
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DSM
20h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:10 am
DSM
-
MUC
17h 05m
1 stop
$785Multiple Airlines
mié., mar. 4 - dom., mar. 8
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 8:12 pm
DUS
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DSM
18h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 1:55 pm
DSM
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DUS
17h 51m
2 stops
$787United Airlines
mar., mar. 3 - sáb., mar. 7
American Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 8:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
29h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 7:30 am
DSM
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MUC
28h 46m
2 stops
$790American Airlines
mar., mar. 31 - mar., abr. 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 9:27 pm
FRA
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DSM
15h 47m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:10 am
DSM
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FRA
15h 00m
2 stops
$794Multiple Airlines
jue., mar. 12 - mar., mar. 17
Air Canada Logo
9:45 am - 9:40 pm
FRA
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DSM
41h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:28 pm - 11:10 am
DSM
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FRA
13h 42m
2 stops
$796Air Canada
mié., abr. 1 - mié., abr. 8
Air Canada Logo
11:50 am - 12:29 pm
MUC
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DSM
31h 39m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:10 pm - 9:55 am
DSM
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MUC
13h 45m
2 stops
$798Air Canada
mar., may. 26 - jue., jun. 11
United Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 10:27 am
FRA
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DSM
31h 32m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 6:30 am
DSM
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FRA
18h 30m
1 stop
$808United Airlines
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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 Frankfurt am Main, which takes 15h 28m, Munich, which takes 16h 57m, Düsseldorf, which takes 43h 12m, and Hamburg, which takes 58h 16m.

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

There are around 82 direct flights from within Germany to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 4:00 pm the most common departure time and 47% of flights departing in the morning.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$507
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Munich 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.

  • 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.

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

    Each week there are around 571 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9299 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
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Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

8.0 ExcellentLeslie, Feb 2026
BNE - SFO
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Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

No real complaints. The in flight food was much better than I expected. The in flight entertainment was excellent.

From pre boarding to flight attendant, crew and baggage handler, excellent. Didn’t lost my luggage like West jet.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

An international flight on an apron is pretty unusual in my 40 years of traveling. Departure delay. Luggage despite over an hour connection did not make it to the flight. Actually still in Germany. My luggage was not moved until I reached my final destination despite knowing it to be left in Germany upon my arrival in Chicago. The service left me a little off, both going and returning from Europe. Light on in the cabin even during a night flight and lots of traffic no matter what. Maybe passengers want more service? As a frequent traveler i just want to be able to sleep, the food will be better at the destination anyway. So since the cabin crew woke me up I asked for a cocktail, I did not get the best response although sitting in row 20 premium economy. I usually fly premium economy or business and my 2 flight to Europe in 2025 with United both had luggage delays and other minor issues. American flights to Australia, Canada and Europe went smoothly and Premium plus feels very much like business light. Is United Club becoming a waste and Silver/Gold levels another waste??

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