$330+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to FrankfurtExplore 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 10, 2026.
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 10, 2026.
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/611:27 am -
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Tue 12/221:15 pm -
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Deal found 11/6![Air Canada logo]()
$832
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/66:18 pm -
2 stops14h 42m
Tue 12/221:15 pm -
2 stops25h 27m
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/63:20 pm -
1 stop11h 15m
Tue 12/2210:50 am -
1 stop27h 52m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 12/117:00 am -
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1 stop20h 08m
Deal found 11/8![American Airlines logo]()
$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/215:45 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$993
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.
Fri 12/114:53 pm -
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Mon 12/219:50 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 11/10![KLM logo]()
$1,026
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 12/117:00 am -
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Mon 12/2810:50 am -
1 stop20h 08m
Deal found 11/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,058
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/285:45 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,080
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/289:45 am -
2 stops20h 32m
Deal found 11/8![Air Canada logo]()
$1,083
Best flights from Des Moines to FrankfurtDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/61:05 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Tue 4/205:05 pm -
2 stops26h 17m
Deal found 11/5![United Airlines logo]()
$824
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/148:50 am -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 2/175:10 pm -
2 stops26h 20m
Deal found 11/7![United Airlines logo]()
$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1411:25 am -
2 stops17h 40m
Thu 2/189:50 am -
2 stops18h 36m
Deal found 11/5![United Airlines logo]()
$836
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Wed 1/2012:52 pm -
1 stop10h 43m
Wed 2/39:45 am -
2 stops31h 56m
Deal found 11/9![United Airlines logo]()
$856
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to FrankfurtDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Data last updated November 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Data last updated November 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/611:27 am -
1 stop12h 08m
Tue 12/221:15 pm -
2 stops25h 27m
Deal found 11/6![Air Canada logo]()
$832
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/66:18 pm -
2 stops14h 42m
Tue 12/221:15 pm -
2 stops25h 27m
Deal found 11/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$839
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/63:20 pm -
1 stop11h 15m
Tue 12/2210:50 am -
1 stop27h 52m
Deal found 11/6![United Airlines logo]()
$863
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 12/117:00 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 12/2110:50 am -
1 stop20h 08m
Deal found 11/8![American Airlines logo]()
$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/215:45 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$993
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.
Fri 12/114:53 pm -
2 stops13h 47m
Mon 12/219:50 am -
1 stop17h 55m
Deal found 11/10![KLM logo]()
$1,026
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Fri 12/117:00 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Mon 12/2810:50 am -
1 stop20h 08m
Deal found 11/8![American Airlines logo]()
$1,058
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/285:45 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Deal found 11/8![United Airlines logo]()
$1,080
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/119:30 am -
2 stops18h 40m
Mon 12/289:45 am -
2 stops20h 32m
Deal found 11/8![Air Canada logo]()
$1,083
One-way flights from Des Moines to FrankfurtSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 10, 2026.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/159:42 am -
2 stops22h 48m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![British Airways logo]()
$330
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/151:05 pm -
1 stop13h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Lufthansa logo]()
$338
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Mon 2/151:05 pm -
3 stops15h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 11/9![Air Canada logo]()
$943
Find 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 10, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $825 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $330 (Expedia) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,144 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated November 10, 2026.
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 Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Mon 2/15
9:42 am-3:30 pm
2 stops22h 48m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$330
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Mon 2/15
1:05 pm-9:35 am
1 stop13h 30m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$338
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Tue 4/6
1:05 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop18h 00m
Frankfurt am Main
Tue 4/20
5:05 pm-12:22 pm
2 stops26h 17m
$824
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Sun 2/14
8:50 am-7:30 am
1 stop15h 40m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 2/17
5:10 pm-12:30 pm
2 stops26h 20m
$825
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Sun 2/14
11:25 am-12:05 pm
2 stops17h 40m
Frankfurt am Main
Thu 2/18
9:50 am-9:26 pm
2 stops18h 36m
$836
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Wed 1/20
12:52 pm-6:35 am
1 stop10h 43m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 2/3
9:45 am-10:41 am
2 stops31h 56m
$856
Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main
DSM Des Moines - FRA Frankfurt am Main
DSMFRA
Des Moines
Mon 2/15
1:05 pm-12:00 pm
3 stops15h 55m
Frankfurt am Main
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-5:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$943
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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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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 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair,United Airlines, andLufthansa 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.
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Food
6.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJake,Jun 2026
RNO - SEA
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Food
6.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJake,Jun 2026
RNO - SEA
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Food
6.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJake,Jun 2026
RNO - SEA
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.6
Boarding
7.6
Food
6.7
Crew
8.2
Entertainment
6.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJake,Jun 2026
RNO - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$682 | Average$880 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$740 | Average$1,127 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$824 | Average$1,023 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |