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$505+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cologne (CGN)

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CGN
Jul 26 — Aug 21
Sun 7/26
Sun 8/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/11:45 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops20h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 12/49:10 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops21h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/22$849
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 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 stops17h 35m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/291:35 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops15h 27m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/24$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sat 8/811:23 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops18h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 8/158:30 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops18h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,110
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/96:50 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops34h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/168:10 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops32h 13m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/25$1,121
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/56:50 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops17h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 8/128:10 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops52h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$1,144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:23 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops25h 07m
Lufthansa
Thu 8/138:30 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops39h 58m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/22$1,183
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:50 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops15h 50m
Lufthansa
Fri 8/148:10 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops28h 18m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/22$1,194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Fri 8/73:24 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops14h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 8/146:20 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops22h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/24$1,247
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/111:34 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops17h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/298:30 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops19h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$1,261
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/811:23 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops18h 02m
Lufthansa
Sat 8/158:30 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops19h 53m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/23$1,422

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Cologne

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Round-trip from

$849
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$505
(Flightnetwork)
From Des Moines to Cologne Köln/Bonn
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cologne 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 26, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

11:23 am-12:25 pm

2 stops18h 02m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 8/15

8:30 am-8:26 pm

2 stops18h 56m

$1,110

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

6:50 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 8/12

8:10 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops52h 18m

$1,144

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

11:23 am-7:30 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/13

8:30 am-5:28 pm

2 stops39h 58m

$1,183

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

6:50 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/14

8:10 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$1,194

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

11:34 am-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 7/29

8:30 am-9:22 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$1,261
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

3:24 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 8/13

6:20 am-9:23 pm

3 stops22h 03m

$1,489

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

3:24 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops14h 01m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/14

6:20 am-9:23 pm

3 stops22h 03m

$1,568

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

6:50 pm-7:45 am

3 stops29h 55m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 8/15

7:35 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops32h 48m

$1,755

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

11:23 am-5:05 pm

3 stops22h 42m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/14

1:05 pm-10:26 am

3 stops28h 21m

$1,973

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

11:23 am-12:25 pm

3 stops18h 02m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/14

8:30 am-9:23 pm

3 stops19h 53m

$2,047

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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 17h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,144. 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?

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

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

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

    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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