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$725+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cairo (CAI)

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAI
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 21, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Sat 10/39:38 am
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops30h 37m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/162:15 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops25h 56m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,081
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/148:53 am
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/233:00 pm
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops37h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,264
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/21:35 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops27h 50m
British Airways
Thu 7/97:35 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops24h 26m
British Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,271
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 6/291:51 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops27h 24m
British Airways
Fri 7/247:30 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops24h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,275
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 7/11:51 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops27h 24m
British Airways
Wed 7/87:30 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops20h 48m
British Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,298
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 6/28:43 am
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops32h 32m
British Airways
Wed 6/177:30 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops25h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,300
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/109:23 am
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops31h 52m
British Airways
Tue 6/166:20 pm
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops38h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,301
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 7/38:50 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops44h 25m
British Airways
Fri 7/107:30 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops24h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,303

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cairo (CAI). 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 May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,264
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$725
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,285
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 42% potential increase in price ($1,259 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 25% potential price decrease ($346 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cairo 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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cairo that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

8:53 am-5:25 am

2 stops36h 32m

Cairo

Thu 7/23

3:00 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops37h 51m

$1,264

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 6/29

1:51 pm-1:15 am

2 stops27h 24m

Cairo

Fri 7/24

7:30 am-12:01 am

2 stops24h 31m

$1,275

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

1:51 pm-1:15 am

2 stops27h 24m

Cairo

Wed 6/17

7:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops25h 05m

$1,301

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

1:51 pm-1:15 am

2 stops27h 24m

Cairo

Tue 6/16

6:20 pm-12:35 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,301

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

8:43 am-1:15 am

2 stops32h 32m

Cairo

Thu 6/18

7:35 am-12:35 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,326

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

8:50 pm-1:15 am

2 stops44h 25m

Cairo

Fri 7/10

7:30 am-12:01 am

2 stops24h 31m

$1,340

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

9:23 am-1:15 am

2 stops31h 52m

Cairo

Sun 6/14

6:20 pm-12:35 am

2 stops38h 15m

$1,344

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

6:18 pm-1:15 am

2 stops22h 57m

Cairo

Sat 7/11

6:20 pm-12:01 am

2 stops37h 41m

$1,460
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

11:26 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 29m

Cairo

Wed 6/17

5:25 am-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,466

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-9:55 pm

3 stops31h 55m

Cairo

Tue 6/16

5:25 am-6:14 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,466

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Deals found on 5/20

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Cairo

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 Cairo in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 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-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cairo 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-Cairo 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 Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Cairo

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cairo?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cairo (average of $1,050). Flying from Des Moines to Cairo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $5,486). 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 Cairo?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. 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 Cairo. Reviews last updated May 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Cairo, such as Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,746 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,018 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,991 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Cairo. 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 Cairo?

    Airlines like British Airways fly from Des Moines to Cairo in about 27h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Cairo is about 6369 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $587, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Cairo and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $962 and $1,148, respectively. These flights start at 65% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo 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 Cairo?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cairo (average of $1,050). Flying from Des Moines to Cairo in February is currently the most expensive (average of $5,486). 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 Cairo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cairo. 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$587Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$962Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,148Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,185Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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