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$329+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BCN
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:29 pm
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop13h 26m
Iberia
Fri 9/1810:30 am
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop15h 51m
Iberia
Deal found 7/28$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/169:25 am
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/226:30 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$737
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 12/11:58 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops16h 42m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1111:00 am
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop19h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$770
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 12/15:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Thu 3/1110:50 am
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop18h 39m
KLM
Deal found 7/27$774
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:18 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops39h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/226:30 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$776
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sun 11/293:15 pm
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop15h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 12/21:50 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops38h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$796
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/146:55 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops20h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 10/211:50 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops16h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/25$806

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Barcelona-El Prat (BCN). 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 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$559
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$329
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,463
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/22

1:15 pm-10:31 am

2 stops28h 16m

$796

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sun 11/29

3:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 12/2

1:50 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops38h 27m

$796

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

6:55 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/14

3:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$811
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/21

3:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$811

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

8:00 am-8:20 am

3 stops17h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 1/31

11:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$828

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

8:00 am-8:20 am

3 stops17h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 1/30

11:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$828

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

1:24 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 51m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/21

3:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$858

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

1:14 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/17

7:00 pm-10:42 am

2 stops22h 42m

$862

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

11:27 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 48m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-9:23 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$863
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

8:43 am-2:45 pm

3 stops23h 02m

$329

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

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 Barcelona-El Prat in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Barcelona-El Prat Airport 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-Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Barcelona-El Prat

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Barcelona-El Prat. 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 Barcelona-El Prat. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,American Airlines, andBritish Airways from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,840 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,050 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat. 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 Barcelona-El Prat?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Barcelona-El Prat per day. 3 airlines have flights to Barcelona-El Prat from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport can take about 19h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $796. Airlines will cover a distance of 4666 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $483, United Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $484 and $486, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat?

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat. 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$486Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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