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$584+ Cheap flights from Germany 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FRA — DSM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Germany to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Germany to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$691
(British Airways)

One-way from

$584
(Ovago)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$830
From Germany to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Germany to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Germany to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 11/218:20 pmDUS - DSM
2 stops30h 52mBritish Airways
Mon 12/14:26 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops15h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$672
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 6/278:55 pmMUC - DSM
2 stops27h 31mBritish Airways
Fri 7/116:09 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops22h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$691
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/810:55 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 01mBritish Airways
Mon 5/125:32 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$697
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:55 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/122:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$705
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/274:25 pmMUC - DSM
2 stops32h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/115:12 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop13h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$721
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/279:10 amMUC - DSM
1 stop20h 49mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/117:07 amDSM - MUC
1 stop17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 7/168:15 amFRA - DSM
2 stops20h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/302:57 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop13h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$723
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1610:55 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 46mFinnair
Wed 7/309:33 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 12mFinnair
Deal found 5/1$748
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/810:00 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 52mAir Canada
Mon 5/1211:26 amDSM - FRA
3 stops15h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/141:30 pmDUS - DSM
2 stops35h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/216:45 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$829
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:30 amFRA - DSM
2 stops24h 09mIberia
Mon 5/122:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops38h 05mIberia
Deal found 4/30$839
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops16h 33mAir France
Fri 5/911:26 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 59mAir France
Deal found 4/30$1,179

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Germany 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Germany to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Germany

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/27

8:55 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops27h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

6:09 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$691

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/14

9:20 am-11:58 pm

1 stop21h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:27 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 18m

$700

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/27

4:25 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

5:12 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$721

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 6/27

9:10 am-10:59 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

7:07 am-7:10 am

1 stop17h 03m

$723

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/16

8:15 am-9:47 pm

2 stops20h 32m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

8:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops16h 20m

$723

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 5/14

10:45 am-11:39 pm

2 stops19h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:27 pm-8:45 am

1 stop32h 18m

$725

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/16

10:55 am-6:41 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

9:33 am-8:45 am

1 stop16h 12m

$748

DüsseldorfDes Moines

DUS - DSM

DUSDSM

Duesseldorf Intl

Sat 6/14

1:30 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops35h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 6/21

6:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$829

Frankfurt am MainDes Moines

FRA - DSM

FRADSM

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 7/16

10:00 am-9:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

8:00 am-8:10 am

3 stops17h 10m

$946

HamburgDes Moines

HAM - DSM

HAMDSM

Hamburg

Wed 7/9

2:30 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops35h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

2:08 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,407

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Best time to book a flight from Germany to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Germany to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DE to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Germany to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Germany to Des Moines as you normally would.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines from Germany to Des Moines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,254 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Rowland,Dec 2024

FRA - HEL

Finnair need to get a better system for boarding. Hundreds of passengers all attempting to get their boarding cards and passports checked at the gate and then get onto the aircraft is ridiculous, time consuming and frankly unfair to passengers.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Germany 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 Germany?

    For a flight from Germany to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    $584 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Aer Lingus. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting from $728 and $972, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Germany to Des Moines are Frankfurt am Main - Des Moines, Duesseldorf Intl - Des Moines and Munich Franz Josef Strauss - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Germany to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Germany to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Germany to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Germany 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$682Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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