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$348+ 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BCN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Mon 11/1611:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop18h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/193:05 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop14h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$769
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:55 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/612:40 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$781
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Tue 11/36:15 am
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 11/71:35 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$799
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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.
Thu 9/1711:32 am
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops19h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 9/2212:15 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops42h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$807
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 11/34:02 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops14h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 11/711:00 am
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop19h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$816
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:45 pm
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/73:05 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop13h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/3$818
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/66:55 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops20h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 10/179:05 am
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/4$820
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/311:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/76:50 am
BCN
-
DSM
3 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$834

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 June 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$841
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$348
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,477
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat 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 June 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

11:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 11/19

3:05 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$769
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:45 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 11/7

3:05 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop13h 12m

$819

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

5:45 am-8:00 am

2 stops19h 15m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/15

12:15 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$864

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

5:21 pm-9:20 am

2 stops56h 59m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/20

6:40 am-5:57 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$904

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops35h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/15

12:15 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$931

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Tue 7/7

6:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 7/17

1:15 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops39h 07m

$952
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-10:20 pm

3 stops57h 20m

$348
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

6:07 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$357

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

2:31 pm-2:45 pm

3 stops41h 14m

$496

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

7:35 am-8:20 am

2 stops17h 45m

$517

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 June 8, 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
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,028 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 16h 31m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $841. Airlines will cover a distance of 4666 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 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 48% 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$486Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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