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$858+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DXB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubai (DXB). 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 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,281
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$858
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,985
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

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 6/1311:16 amDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/191:55 amDXB - DSM
2 stops23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,281
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:45 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops38h 50mLufthansa
Fri 6/201:55 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,291
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/146:45 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops38h 50mBrussels Airlines
Fri 6/201:55 amDXB - DSM
2 stops21h 54mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,298
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:16 amDSM - DXB
3 stops26h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/191:25 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,341
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:07 amDSM - DXB
2 stops31h 53mDelta
Fri 6/201:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops31h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,368
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:16 amDSM - DXB
3 stops26h 19mAir Canada
Mon 6/1612:50 amDXB - DSM
3 stops26h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,402
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1012:59 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 56mQatar Airways
Tue 6/1711:20 pmDXB - DSM
2 stops22h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,434
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:35 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop18h 35mEmirates
Tue 6/109:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 27mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$1,547
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/101:58 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops24h 12mBritish Airways
Tue 6/179:20 amDXB - DSM
2 stops23h 32mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$5,887
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:52 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops20h 08mKLM
Sat 6/141:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Deal found 4/30$6,491

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Dubai 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 Des Moines to Dubai that are best for you.

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Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

11:16 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/19

1:55 am-4:16 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$1,281

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

6:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

1:55 am-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$1,291

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

6:45 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

1:55 am-2:49 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$1,298

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

11:16 am-10:35 pm

3 stops26h 19m

Dubai Intl

Thu 6/19

1:25 am-5:46 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,341

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sat 6/14

6:07 am-11:00 pm

2 stops31h 53m

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/20

1:00 am-11:03 pm

2 stops31h 03m

$1,368

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

11:16 am-10:35 pm

3 stops26h 19m

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/16

12:50 am-5:59 pm

3 stops26h 09m

$1,402

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

12:59 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/17

11:20 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$1,434

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

3:35 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/10

9:55 am-9:22 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$1,547

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

1:58 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops24h 12m

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/16

1:05 am-8:13 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$5,887

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

5:52 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops20h 08m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/14

1:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$6,491

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Dubai in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Des Moines-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Dubai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Dubai. 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.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Des Moines to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Dubai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dubai ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Dubai when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Dubai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dubai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Dubai. 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 Des Moines to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $1,281. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,291 and $1,298, respectively. United Airlines is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $965. Users have also found prices from $1,065 and $1,367 on Emirates and Air Canada, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dubai (average of $811). Flying from Des Moines to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Dubai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Dubai. 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
EmiratesCheapest$1,091Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,290Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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