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$379+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH)

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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH). 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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$602
(Delta)

One-way from

$379
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,303
From Des Moines to Athens Eleftherios V.
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mié. 11/125:45 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 50mDelta
mié. 12/1012:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 32mDelta
Deal found 8/14$602
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/712:43 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 12mBritish Airways
lun. 12/158:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops31h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$615
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/286:09 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops24h 06mBritish Airways
lun. 10/138:20 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/1512:49 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
jue. 10/237:55 amATH - DSM
2 stops17h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$648
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/72:29 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/158:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$656
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/121:24 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops27h 41mBritish Airways
dom. 11/168:00 amATH - DSM
2 stops18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$665
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/292:21 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 09mBritish Airways
mar. 10/146:30 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 41mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/13$675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 12/76:20 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 15mDelta
dom. 12/143:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops26h 58mDelta
Deal found 8/14$680
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/292:21 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 09mBritish Airways
lun. 10/138:20 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/14$689
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/711:04 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 31mAir France
dom. 12/143:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops21h 26mAir France
Deal found 8/13$694

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Athens that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Athens

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Return

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Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

10:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops15h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 12/10

12:50 pm-9:22 am

2 stops28h 32m

$602

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

dom. 12/7

12:43 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 12/15

8:10 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$615

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

6:09 pm-2:15 am

2 stops24h 06m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 10/13

8:20 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$645

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

12:49 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

jue. 10/23

7:55 am-5:37 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$648

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

dom. 12/7

2:29 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops20h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 12/15

8:10 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$656

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

4:02 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops18h 48m

Athens Eleftherios V.

dom. 11/16

8:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 44m

$665

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

lun. 9/29

2:21 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 09m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mar. 10/14

6:30 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$675

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

lun. 9/29

2:21 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 09m

Athens Eleftherios V.

lun. 10/13

8:20 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$675

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

vie. 8/22

8:35 am-11:05 am

2 stops42h 30m

$379

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$468

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Athens

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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 Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Athens. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $628. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $719 and $758, respectively. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Athens 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 Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,286). 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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DeltaCheapest$628Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$719Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$758Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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