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$415+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 12/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/265:35 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Fri 12/1210:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 06mKLM
Deal found 11/10$556
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/1911:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops13h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/2610:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/10$560
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$561
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:43 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/119:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$599
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Tue 12/211:35 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/179:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/10$600
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/45:34 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/119:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/10$606
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/46:17 amDSM - FRA
2 stops19h 23mDelta
Thu 12/1110:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops30h 00mDelta
Deal found 11/10$610
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Wed 11/1911:26 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2610:15 amFRA - DSM
3 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$616

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$556
(KLM)

One-way from

$415
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$739
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

5:35 am-8:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:40 am-8:46 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$556

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

6:39 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 11m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:50 am-10:59 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$560

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

6:48 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 1/18

10:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$602

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

8:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/17

9:50 am-9:37 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$604

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 12/4

5:34 am-8:40 am

1 stop20h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/11

9:50 am-5:47 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$606

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

11:26 am-8:40 am

1 stop14h 14m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 1/18

9:50 am-10:31 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$606

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/26

6:46 pm-7:25 am

2 stops29h 39m

$415

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/26

6:46 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$570

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/26

6:59 am-8:40 am

2 stops18h 41m

$5,358

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Deals found on 11/11

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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 Frankfurt in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $631). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport. 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
9,015 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,015 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Des Moines airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport can take about 20h 05m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $556. Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main Airport are separated by a distance of 4558 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $651 on this airline. This flight start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $415. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $631). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,152). 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 Des Moines to Frankfurt

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt. 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 November 12, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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