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$448+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) 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.
MUC — DSM
May 26 — Jun 21
Mon 5/26
Mon 6/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Munich (MUC) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$707
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$448
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$803
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Cheapest flights from Munich to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 7/411:50 amMUC - DSM
2 stops33h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/118:00 amDSM - MUC
2 stops16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/20$707
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Thu 6/59:10 amMUC - DSM
2 stops18h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/95:32 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/21$711
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Thu 6/57:25 amMUC - DSM
2 stops19h 48mBritish Airways
Mon 6/91:58 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops14h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/21$712
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/27:00 amMUC - DSM
2 stops14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/1410:18 amDSM - MUC
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$983
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Sat 8/27:00 amMUC - DSM
3 stops21h 47mAir Canada
Fri 8/159:15 amDSM - MUC
2 stops15h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 5/20$1,511

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Munich 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 21, 2025.
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MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 7/4

11:50 am-2:44 pm

2 stops33h 54m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

8:00 am-7:10 am

2 stops16h 10m

$707

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 6/5

9:10 am-8:13 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

5:32 pm-7:10 am

1 stop30h 38m

$711

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 6/5

7:25 am-8:13 pm

2 stops19h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 6/9

1:58 pm-11:45 am

2 stops14h 47m

$712

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 8/2

7:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

10:18 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 37m

$983

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 8/2

7:00 am-9:47 pm

3 stops21h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

9:15 am-7:45 am

2 stops15h 30m

$1,511

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/1

9:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$448

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/1

11:30 am-11:03 pm

2 stops18h 33m

$471

MunichDes Moines

MUC - DSM

MUCDSM

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/1

8:25 am-9:45 pm

3 stops20h 20m

$1,460

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Deals found on 5/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Munich to Des Moines in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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

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

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 21, 2025.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,745 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,391 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,918 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,282 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Munich 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Munich to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $707. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $711 and $712, respectively. You may be able to fly from Munich to Des Moines for 7% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $448 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Finnair from $471 and United Airlines from $1,460 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Munich to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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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