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$219+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Europe

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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CPH
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$485
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$219
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,181
From Des Moines to Europe
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:28 amDSM - ATH
2 stops41h 52mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/227:30 pmATH - DSM
2 stops35h 03mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$485
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:34 amDSM - DUB
1 stop20h 11mKLM
Tue 12/99:45 amDUB - DSM
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/15$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:17 pmDSM - DUB
2 stops14h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/911:30 amDUB - DSM
2 stops16h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$505
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:01 amDSM - DUB
2 stops14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:45 amDUB - DSM
1 stop13h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$507
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:39 pmDSM - CDG
1 stop12h 36mKLM
Wed 11/53:30 pmCDG - DSM
1 stop14h 00mKLM
Deal found 9/14$514
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:13 pmDSM - FCO
2 stops37h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/1911:55 amFCO - DSM
2 stops41h 38mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$515
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:13 pmDSM - MXP
2 stops36h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/611:15 amMXP - DSM
2 stops42h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$519
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:00 amDSM - CDG
1 stop16h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 11/610:30 amCDG - DSM
1 stop17h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/15$520
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:28 amDSM - CDG
1 stop11h 42mKLM
Wed 11/2610:30 amCDG - DSM
1 stop17h 34mKLM
Deal found 9/15$522
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1810:21 amDSM - CDG
1 stop14h 49mKLM
Thu 11/2711:00 amCDG - DSM
1 stop18h 33mKLM
Deal found 9/15$523
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:07 pmDSM - CDG
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/511:05 amCDG - DSM
1 stop18h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$526
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:06 amDSM - CDG
2 stops16h 24mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/58:55 amCDG - DSM
2 stops18h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/14$527

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Europe 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Europe that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Europe

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDublin

DSM - DUB

DSMDUB

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

2:15 pm-7:45 am

1 stop11h 30m

Dublin

Tue 12/9

9:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$502

Des MoinesDublin

DSM - DUB

DSMDUB

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

1:17 pm-10:15 am

2 stops14h 58m

Dublin

Tue 12/9

11:30 am-10:02 pm

2 stops16h 32m

$505

Des MoinesDublin

DSM - DUB

DSMDUB

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

11:01 am-7:45 am

2 stops14h 44m

Dublin

Tue 12/9

9:45 am-5:03 pm

1 stop13h 18m

$507

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

6:39 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop12h 36m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 11/5

11:00 am-5:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

$516

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

2:13 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 11/5

8:55 am-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$522

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

3:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop33h 25m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 12/2

9:20 am-5:46 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$522

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Wed 11/19

11:28 am-6:10 am

1 stop11h 42m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 11/26

10:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$522

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

10:21 am-8:10 am

1 stop14h 49m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Thu 11/27

11:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$523

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

2:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Tue 11/25

10:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$527

Des MoinesParis

DSM - CDG

DSMCDG

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

7:30 am-8:20 am

2 stops18h 50m

Paris Charles de Gaulle

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-10:59 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$527

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Europe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Des Moines to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 DSM to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Europe. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Europe. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Europe will take you 11h 30m. The distance from Des Moines to Europe is about 3897 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Europe are Delta ($219), KLM ($245), and Air France ($276).

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Frankfurt am Main or Des Moines - London Heathrow, Des Moines - Milan Malpensa is the most popular route from Des Moines to Europe.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Des Moines to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $911). 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 9 airlines flying from Des Moines to Europe

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Europe. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$586Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$595Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$599Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$631Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
IberiaCheapest$636Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$705Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$786Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Aer LingusCheapest$1,008Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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