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$436+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 23, 2025.

This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Wed 12/1012:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops16h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 10/20$470
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 12/76:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:00 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$497
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:45 amDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/23$501
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 12/36:17 amDSM - ATH
2 stops23h 18mDelta
Wed 12/1012:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/21$506
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 12/76:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 50mLufthansa
Mon 12/156:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 10/23$516
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/76:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 50mLufthansa
Sun 12/146:15 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 10/23$518
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 12/56:17 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 38mDelta
Fri 12/1212:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/22$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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.
Sun 12/711:29 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/147:15 amATH - DSM
2 stops24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/23$529

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 October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$470
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$436
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$792
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Athens that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

6:17 am-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 18m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

12:50 pm-10:38 am

2 stops29h 48m

$506

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:28 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops16h 42m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/14

7:15 am-11:52 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$515

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:50 pm-1:40 am

2 stops22h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

6:25 am-9:37 pm

2 stops23h 12m

$516

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:48 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops33h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/27

6:25 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$518

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:17 am-9:55 am

2 stops19h 38m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/14

12:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

$523

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:17 am-9:55 am

2 stops19h 38m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/12

12:50 pm-9:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

$523

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:28 pm-1:25 am

2 stops22h 57m

$436

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

4:49 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$437

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

11:35 am-1:10 pm

3 stops17h 35m

$534

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

11:35 am-1:40 pm

3 stops18h 05m

$3,490

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Deals found on 10/22

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Athens

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Athens in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Athens flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Athens

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Athens from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 $494). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Athens?

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 October 23, 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
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,028 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,467 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Athens?

    Delta and Lufthansa can get you from Des Moines to Athens in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 28m. Des Moines and Athens are separated by a distance of 5682 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $653. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $688 and $692, respectively. Delta is 41% 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?

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

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

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

  • 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 $494). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,249). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Athens. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$653Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$692Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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