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$580+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAI
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
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 August 4, 2026.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/152:44 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops23h 51m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/212:15 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops29h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$991
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/172:44 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops23h 51m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/232:15 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops29h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/3$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:44 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops23h 51m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/1612:40 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops31h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,000
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:29 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops37h 41m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/222:15 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops29h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$1,009
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/142:29 pm
DSM
-
CAI
2 stops24h 06m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/202:15 am
CAI
-
DSM
2 stops29h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,039

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 August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$991
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$580
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,114
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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 August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cairo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

2:44 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Cairo

Wed 9/23

2:15 am-12:04 am

2 stops29h 49m

$1,004

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

7:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 10m

Cairo

Mon 9/21

2:15 am-12:04 am

2 stops29h 49m

$1,058

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 9/17

10:35 am-12:15 am

2 stops29h 40m

Cairo

Wed 9/23

2:20 am-12:04 am

2 stops29h 44m

$1,100

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 12/20

2:01 pm-4:30 am

2 stops30h 29m

Cairo

Mon 1/18

5:35 pm-12:04 am

2 stops38h 29m

$1,526

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 12/20

2:01 pm-4:30 am

2 stops30h 29m

Cairo

Sun 1/17

5:25 am-12:04 am

2 stops26h 39m

$1,569
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 11/28

1:05 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops19h 15m

Cairo

Fri 12/4

5:20 am-9:17 pm

3 stops23h 57m

$1,596

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

2:01 pm-4:30 am

2 stops30h 29m

Cairo

Sun 1/17

5:05 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,663

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

11:32 am-4:35 pm

3 stops21h 03m

Cairo

Tue 9/22

5:25 am-9:28 pm

3 stops24h 03m

$1,669
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

7:35 am-8:40 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$580

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

2:29 pm-12:15 am

2 stops25h 46m

$610

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 August.
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.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Cairo flights typically cost between $1,021 and $1,229 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $991 on Qatar Airways (Sep 15-Sep 21).

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 August 4, 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
3,738 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
10,058 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,175 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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
8,148 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

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 Qatar Airways fly from Des Moines to Cairo in about 23h 51m. 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 $989 and $1,180, respectively. These flights start at 67% 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.

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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 August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$587Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$989Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,180Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,185Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,285Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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