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$691+ 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Feb 18 — Feb 251
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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 February 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$691
(AirNGo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$952
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main flights.
From Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($169 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 February 13, 2025.

This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:32 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 3/189:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop16h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12$691
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/911:03 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/259:45 amFRA - DSM
2 stops30h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/13$706
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/211:29 amDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 41mAir Canada
Tue 3/1812:50 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 2/13$708
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/26:50 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1812:50 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$710
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 AirNGo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:15 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 20mKLM
Tue 3/1810:15 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 05mKLM
Deal found 2/12$718
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/22:06 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1810:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop35h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/13$724
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/296:50 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 15mLufthansa
Tue 8/125:20 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop12h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12$1,232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:31 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Tue 7/82:15 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops26h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/12$1,246

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Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Frankfurt

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

10:32 am-7:50 am

1 stop14h 18m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/18

9:50 am-8:47 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$691

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

11:03 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 52m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/25

9:45 am-10:43 am

2 stops30h 58m

$706

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

11:29 am-9:10 am

2 stops14h 41m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/18

12:50 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$708

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

6:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop29h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/18

12:50 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$710

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-9:35 am

2 stops14h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/18

10:15 am-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$718

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

2:06 pm-8:50 am

1 stop11h 44m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/18

10:50 am-4:36 pm

1 stop35h 46m

$724

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

11:29 am-9:55 am

1 stop15h 26m

Frankfurt am Main

Sat 3/15

8:45 am-5:56 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$3,227

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

6:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop18h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 3/14

6:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops20h 25m

$3,812

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Deals found on 2/12

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $1,101). 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.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 February 13, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 5 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 Virgin Atlantic. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $691 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Air Canada, starting at $706 and $708 round-trip. These flights start at 38% 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 $1,101). 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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