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$926+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cologne (CGN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CGN
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cologne

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cologne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cologne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 26, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sun 9/276:55 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops15h 25m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/299:10 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops19h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/22$926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/273:11 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops14h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 10/291:35 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops15h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$944
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/86:50 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops15h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 7/151:05 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops15h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/24$1,066
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:23 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops23h 17m
Lufthansa
Fri 7/171:05 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops15h 17m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/26$1,111
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/811:23 am
DSM
-
CGN
3 stops18h 02m
Air Canada
Wed 7/158:30 am
CGN
-
DSM
3 stops19h 52m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/24$1,587

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$926
(Cheapflightsfares)
From Des Moines to Cologne Köln/Bonn
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Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

6:50 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/15

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$1,066

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

11:23 am-5:40 pm

2 stops23h 17m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 7/17

1:05 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops15h 17m

$1,111

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

11:23 am-12:25 pm

3 stops18h 02m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/15

8:30 am-9:22 pm

3 stops19h 52m

$1,587

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 7/10

11:23 am-12:25 pm

3 stops18h 02m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 7/17

8:30 am-9:22 pm

3 stops19h 52m

$1,587

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Cologne?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Cologne can take about 15h 30m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,066. The distance between Des Moines and Cologne is about 4474 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Cologne 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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