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$381+ Cheap flights from Europe to Des Moines (DSM)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPH — DSM
May 19 — May 261
Tue 5/19
Tue 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Europe to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Europe to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Europe to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 19, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:55 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 9/229:39 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop16h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$774
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:50 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 9/161:40 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop12h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$801
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:00 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 49m
Delta
Thu 9/1711:04 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop14h 51m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$812
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1212:40 pm
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 32m
United Airlines
Thu 9/1711:23 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop15h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$841
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/128:10 pm
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops33h 19m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/1611:04 am
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops25h 21m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$850
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:15 am
GVA
-
DSM
2 stops20h 43m
Delta
Wed 5/610:34 am
DSM
-
GVA
2 stops20h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$882
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 4/2311:30 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2712:06 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$884
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/39:20 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/98:56 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$885
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/39:20 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops21h 29m
British Airways
Sat 5/97:05 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop17h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 4/14$890
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:20 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops21h 39m
British Airways
Mon 4/278:56 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops15h 24m
British Airways
Deal found 4/15$891
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:50 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop16h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 9/183:24 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop11h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$893
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/911:30 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops18h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/167:34 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops28h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$896

Find flight deals from Europe to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Europe to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated April 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$774

One-way from

$381
(Kiwi.com)
From Europe to Des Moines
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Europe to Des Moines 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 April 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Europe to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

GenevaDes Moines

GVA - DSM

GVADSM

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Sat 5/2

7:15 am-8:58 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

10:34 am-1:50 pm

2 stops20h 16m

$882

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/26

6:30 am-6:36 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

5:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 15m

$908

GenevaDes Moines

GVA - DSM

GVADSM

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 6/9

11:50 am-11:50 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

1:50 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$915

BrusselsDes Moines

BRU - DSM

BRUDSM

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Wed 8/19

9:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

5:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$916

BrusselsDes Moines

BRU - DSM

BRUDSM

Brussels Bruxelles-National

Mon 8/17

9:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

$920

GenevaDes Moines

GVA - DSM

GVADSM

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 6/9

8:35 am-10:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$924

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/15

12:40 pm-10:27 am

1 stop28h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

11:18 am-9:55 am

1 stop15h 37m

$938

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/1

9:15 am-7:25 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

9:14 am-9:10 am

2 stops16h 56m

$940

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 6/19

10:23 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 27m

$941

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/29

8:50 am-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

6:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop21h 55m

$944

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Best time to book a flight from Europe to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Europe to Des Moines

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Des Moines (average of $211). Flying from Europe to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated April 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Europe to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,604 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Europe to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Europe?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Europe.

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

    A quick flight from Europe to Des Moines can take about 19h 06m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $908. Europe and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 4558 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Europe to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $483 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from $566 and Iberia from $594 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Europe to Des Moines?

    The most popular route from Europe to Des Moines is Frankfurt am Main - Des Moines. You may also consider Amsterdam Schiphol - Des Moines or Paris Charles de Gaulle - Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Europe to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Europe to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Europe to Des Moines 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 Europe to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Europe to Des Moines (average of $211). Flying from Europe to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $644). 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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Top airline flying from Europe to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Europe to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$714Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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