How long is the flight from Des Moines to Cologne?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Cologne can take about 17h 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $960. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cologne ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cologne when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cologne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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Fri 12/58:00 amDSM - CGN

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/91:35 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$786

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Fri 12/58:00 amDSM - CGN

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/91:35 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$786

Fri 1/26:46 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops17h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/98:40 amCGN - DSM

3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

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$933

Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - CGN

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Sat 1/105:55 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops34h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 11/19

$960

Sun 1/46:46 pmDSM - CGN

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Sun 1/115:55 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops34h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 11/20

$963

Fri 1/26:46 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/98:40 amCGN - DSM

2 stops36h 53mUnited Airlines

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$1,045

Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/108:40 amCGN - DSM

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$1,217

Sun 1/45:06 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops17h 04mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/111:40 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops37h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$1,149

Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops15h 24mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/108:40 amCGN - DSM

2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines

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$1,249

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Fri 12/58:00 amDSM - CGN

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/91:35 pmCGN - DSM

2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$786

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Sun 5/177:00 amDSM - CGN

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$388

Mon 5/186:48 pmDSM - CGN

3 stops41h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$577

Tue 5/196:45 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines

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$658

Mon 5/183:15 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops14h 05mUnited Airlines

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$682

Sat 5/166:45 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines

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$695

Sat 5/166:19 pmDSM - CGN

3 stops18h 06mMultiple Airlines

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$1,279

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Fri 12/5

8:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Tue 12/9

1:35 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops17h 09m

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DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:46 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops17h 14m

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Fri 1/9

8:40 am-9:50 pm

3 stops20h 10m

$933

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 1/10

5:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$960

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DSM - CGN

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Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:46 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops17h 49m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/11

5:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$963

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DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:46 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops15h 24m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 1/9

8:40 am-2:33 pm

2 stops36h 53m

$1,045

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

5:06 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 1/11

1:40 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops37h 54m

$1,149

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops17h 09m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 1/10

8:40 am-10:55 am

3 stops33h 15m

$1,217

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops15h 24m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sat 1/10

8:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,249

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

7:00 am-10:55 pm

3 stops32h 55m

$388

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

6:48 pm-7:30 pm

3 stops41h 42m

$577

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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 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $960. 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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Cologne?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cologne?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cologne (average of $631). Flying from Des Moines to Cologne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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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