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$468+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
ago. 12 — ago. 191
mar. 8/12
mar. 8/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 agosto 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$778
(Ovago)

One-way from

$468
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,039
From Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt
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 agosto 7, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
vie. 12/512:43 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops19h 57mBritish Airways
lun. 12/85:55 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops33h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$778
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
dom. 9/145:11 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 34mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/239:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/5$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
sáb. 11/85:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/1610:15 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/6$805
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
mié. 11/197:05 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 35mBritish Airways
lun. 12/15:55 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5$808
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
sáb. 11/87:05 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 10mBritish Airways
dom. 11/167:25 amFRA - DSM
2 stops23h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7$828
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
vie. 12/51:39 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops21h 56mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/810:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$833
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
mié. 11/197:44 amDSM - FRA
1 stop18h 06mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/110:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$845

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 agosto 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

vie. 12/5

12:43 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 12/8

5:55 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$778

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 9/14

5:11 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 34m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 9/23

9:20 am-4:49 pm

1 stop14h 29m

$784

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

5:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

10:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop19h 38m

$805

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mié. 11/19

7:05 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 12/1

5:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$808

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

7:05 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops18h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

7:25 am-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$828

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

vie. 12/5

1:39 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 56m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 12/8

10:50 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$833

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mié. 11/19

7:44 am-8:50 am

1 stop18h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 12/1

10:50 am-12:21 am

1 stop20h 31m

$845

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

9:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops15h 20m

$468

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

7:30 am-8:25 pm

3 stops29h 55m

$485

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

6:11 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$583

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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 agosto 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada 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
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,251 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 airlines have 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $778 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $784. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,091). 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 Frankfurt

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 agosto 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$772Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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