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$633+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IST
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$642
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$633
(KLM)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,181
From Des Moines to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/52:19 pmDSM - IST
2 stops25h 06mBritish Airways
Mon 11/176:40 pmIST - DSM
2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/17$642
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:15 pmDSM - IST
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/85:55 pmIST - DSM
2 stops36h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/52:13 pmDSM - IST
2 stops28h 37mDelta
Sun 11/164:50 amIST - DSM
2 stops21h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/17$688
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:48 pmDSM - IST
2 stops27h 22mBritish Airways
Thu 11/66:40 pmIST - DSM
2 stops32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$692
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:39 pmDSM - IST
2 stops25h 11mKLM
Wed 11/54:50 amIST - DSM
2 stops21h 54mKLM
Deal found 9/15$773
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:39 pmDSM - IST
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/54:50 amIST - DSM
2 stops21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$783

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

2:19 pm-12:25 am

2 stops25h 06m

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

6:40 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$642

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

1:48 pm-1:10 am

2 stops27h 22m

Istanbul

Thu 11/6

6:40 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$692

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:39 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 11m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

4:50 am-5:44 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$773

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 11/5

4:50 am-5:44 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$800

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:13 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$633

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

1:05 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops21h 20m

$737

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:39 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 11m

$5,483

Des MoinesIstanbul

DSM - IST

DSMIST

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:57 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 28m

$15,370

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Deals found on 9/14

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Istanbul. 2 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

    British Airways can get you from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport in just under 25h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport is about 5674 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($635), and Lufthansa ($854) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $633 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $737 and Air France from $5,483 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport (average of $910). Flying from Des Moines to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,358). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Istanbul

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$635Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$854Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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