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$699+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DXB
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dubai

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 March 18, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:00 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/711:00 pm
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/16$1,026
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/61:10 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/91:55 am
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$1,035
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/811:25 am
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/191:55 am
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops28h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,036
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:00 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/511:25 pm
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops24h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/13$1,042
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/12:16 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops22h 09m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/85:50 am
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops22h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,043
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sun 11/88:00 am
DSM
-
DXB
3 stops25h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 11/112:15 am
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops25h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,053
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/191:37 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops29h 13m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/2611:55 am
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops45h 01m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14$1,057
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/84:02 pm
DSM
-
DXB
2 stops18h 53m
Qatar Airways
Thu 11/1210:50 pm
DXB
-
DSM
2 stops27h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/16$1,069

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Dubai

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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,026
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$699
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,266
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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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Dubai that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

12:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/7

11:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,026

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

8:04 am-6:35 pm

3 stops25h 31m

Dubai Intl

Thu 4/9

1:55 am-9:32 pm

2 stops28h 37m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:20 am-6:35 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/2

1:55 am-11:17 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

9:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/22

1:55 am-2:25 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

8:04 am-6:35 pm

3 stops25h 31m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/4

1:55 am-9:23 pm

2 stops28h 28m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

11:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/12

1:55 am-8:16 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

8:04 am-6:35 pm

3 stops25h 31m

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/19

1:55 am-11:17 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$1,053

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

2:16 pm-3:25 am

2 stops28h 09m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/6

11:25 pm-2:47 pm

2 stops24h 22m

$1,081

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

1:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 4/22

12:50 am-9:32 pm

2 stops29h 42m

$1,151
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

1:10 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/20

9:55 am-11:17 pm

1 stop22h 22m

$1,201

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Dubai

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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 March 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,858 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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.

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Dubai in about 24h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 06m. The distance from Des Moines to Dubai is about 7409 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dubai round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $976. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $1,240 round trip. Lufthansa is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$976Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,240Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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