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$366+ 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BCN
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 11/911:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop18h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1210:30 am
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops17h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 11/96:15 am
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 11/131:50 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops16h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$765
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 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 stops15h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 11/1710:40 am
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop19h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$766
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:45 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops15h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/1712:50 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops17h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/28$768
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 11/811:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop18h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 11/123:05 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop14h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$769
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/197:30 am
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/86:30 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop26h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$805
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:15 pm
DSM
-
BCN
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 10/221:15 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops31h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$808
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/152:37 pm
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop12h 58m
British Airways
Thu 10/2212:20 pm
BCN
-
DSM
1 stop14h 51m
British Airways
Deal found 4/28$819
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:05 pm
DSM
-
BCN
1 stop17h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 9/161:15 pm
BCN
-
DSM
2 stops30h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$821

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$808
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$366
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$865
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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 April 28, 2026.
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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

8:15 pm-8:00 am

2 stops28h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 10/22

1:15 pm-2:11 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$808

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

3:24 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop14h 51m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/16

1:15 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$821

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

11:04 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 46m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 9/17

11:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$836

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

2:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 9/16

11:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop18h 26m

$836

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-2:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/15

3:15 pm-12:34 am

1 stop16h 19m

$845

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

6:51 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/7

3:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$941

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

6:51 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/6

3:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$941

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

11:23 am-2:25 pm

2 stops20h 02m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 9/15

6:40 am-5:02 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$988

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

2:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/6

11:00 am-9:24 am

2 stops29h 24m

$993
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

6:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/5

3:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$1,041

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 April 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
9,680 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,931 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

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 14h 51m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $821. 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 45% 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$483Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$484Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$486Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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