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$514+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$598
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$514
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,387
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 July 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:45 amDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - DSM
2 stops25h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/127:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Wed 12/1012:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/1$611
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/128:02 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 08mAir Canada
Sun 11/161:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$615
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 12/72:29 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 12/157:35 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$621
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Tue 8/1211:23 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 8/1912:10 pmATH - DSM
1 stop18h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/29$634
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:44 amDSM - ATH
1 stop20h 16mKLM
Wed 8/209:10 amATH - DSM
1 stop21h 29mKLM
Deal found 6/28$646
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sun 12/710:15 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 30mAir France
Sun 12/143:35 amATH - DSM
2 stops22h 04mAir France
Deal found 6/29$691
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 10/157:30 amDSM - ATH
1 stop19h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/231:00 pmATH - DSM
1 stop16h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$706

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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 11/12

5:45 am-11:10 am

2 stops21h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-11:43 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$598

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

12:50 pm-9:22 am

2 stops28h 32m

$611

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

8:02 am-11:10 am

2 stops19h 08m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/16

1:10 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$615

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

2:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$621

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

11:23 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/19

12:10 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$634

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

5:44 am-10:00 am

1 stop20h 16m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 8/20

9:10 am-10:39 pm

1 stop21h 29m

$646

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

10:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/14

3:35 am-5:39 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$691

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-11:10 am

1 stop19h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

1:00 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop16h 13m

$706

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops58h 10m

$514

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$583

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Athens

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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 $1,288). 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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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 July 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and Air France 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
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,472 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 Athens. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $598. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $611 and $615, respectively. United Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $514 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and American Airlines, with prices starting from $583 and $593, respectively.

  • 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 $679). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,288). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens

Discover the top 5 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$628Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,004Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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