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$541+ 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CGN
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cologne

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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 January 20, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:38 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops19h 32m
British Airways
Wed 3/115:15 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops36h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2511:30 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops18h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 3/19:10 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops20h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$585
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:24 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops14h 26m
Air Canada
Wed 3/118:40 am
CGN
-
DSM
3 stops31h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/20$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:04 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops17h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 3/121:35 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops29h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2711:35 am
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops22h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 10/291:35 pm
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops30h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:04 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops20h 06m
United Airlines
Fri 3/139:10 am
CGN
-
DSM
2 stops34h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$764
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/55:04 pm
DSM
-
CGN
2 stops17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/121:35 pm
CGN
-
DSM
3 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$793
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:38 pm
DSM
-
CGN
3 stops22h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/116:45 am
CGN
-
DSM
3 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$911

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AranGrant
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$541
(British Airways)
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Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

11:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Sun 3/1

9:10 am-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$585

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:24 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 3/11

8:40 am-10:30 am

3 stops31h 50m

$650

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

5:04 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-1:23 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$685

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

2:04 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 06m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 3/13

9:10 am-1:23 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$764

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

5:04 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops17h 11m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 3/12

1:35 pm-1:23 pm

3 stops29h 48m

$793

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

1:38 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops22h 17m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 3/11

6:45 am-11:40 pm

3 stops22h 55m

$911

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

10:04 am-3:40 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$541

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-12:10 pm

3 stops21h 10m

$677

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Deals found on 1/19

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cologne flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cologne flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cologne flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cologne flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-Cologne flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Cologne can take about 15h 20m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $585. 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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  • 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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