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$710+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CGN
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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$710
(British Airways)
From Des Moines to Cologne Köln/Bonn
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This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:09 pmDSM - CGN
2 stops24h 51mBritish Airways
Wed 8/2010:15 pmCGN - DSM
2 stops25h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$710
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Fri 8/156:50 pmDSM - CGN
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Fri 8/228:35 amCGN - DSM
2 stops39h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$957
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/155:12 pmDSM - CGN
2 stops17h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/2212:55 pmCGN - DSM
2 stops15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,018
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/152:12 pmDSM - CGN
3 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:35 amCGN - DSM
2 stops23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,088
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1311:25 amDSM - CGN
3 stops16h 45mAir Canada
Wed 8/207:40 amCGN - DSM
3 stops21h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$1,458

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Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

1:09 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 8/20

10:15 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$710

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/22

8:35 am-5:13 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$957

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

5:12 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 23m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/22

12:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

$1,018

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

2:12 pm-7:55 am

3 stops34h 43m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Fri 8/22

6:35 am-10:39 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$1,088

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

11:25 am-11:10 am

3 stops16h 45m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Wed 8/20

7:40 am-9:45 pm

3 stops21h 05m

$1,458

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Deals found on 7/1

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cologne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cologne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cologne. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Cologne. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,678 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,207 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.6
Okay
7,093 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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