What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Cologne?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Des Moines to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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.

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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Sun 8/245:14 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops20h 11mBritish Airways

Sun 8/3110:15 amCGN - DSM

2 stops18h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10

$846

Sat 8/2312:44 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/3010:20 amCGN - DSM

3 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,275

Sat 8/233:25 pmDSM - CGN

3 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/307:40 amCGN - DSM

3 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,561

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Sun 8/245:14 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops20h 11mBritish Airways

Sun 8/3110:15 amCGN - DSM

2 stops18h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10

$846

Sat 8/2312:44 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/3010:20 amCGN - DSM

3 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,275

Sat 8/233:25 pmDSM - CGN

3 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/307:40 amCGN - DSM

3 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,561

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Sat 8/2312:44 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops25h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/3010:20 amCGN - DSM

3 stops19h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,275

Sat 8/233:25 pmDSM - CGN

3 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/307:40 amCGN - DSM

3 stops16h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$1,561

Sun 8/245:14 pmDSM - CGN

2 stops20h 11mBritish Airways

Sun 8/3110:15 amCGN - DSM

2 stops18h 57mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/10

$846

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Sun 8/24

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Sun 8/31

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7.2

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10,000 reviews

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10.0

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Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

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JFK - BGI

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7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Leonardo,May 2025

JFK - BGI

Good airline and so far i give them 8 out of 10.

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cologne (average of $649). Flying from Des Moines to Cologne in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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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