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$442+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main

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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$677
(KLM)

One-way from

$442
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$942
From Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1910:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/49:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/9$668
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/192:13 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop11h 42mAir France
Tue 11/410:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops16h 55mAir France
Deal found 9/9$670
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:50 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Tue 11/189:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/9$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/197:03 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 52mDelta
Tue 11/410:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/9$682
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 12/25:43 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop31h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/262:15 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/126:30 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$684
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/199:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 15mFinnair
Tue 11/47:20 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops34h 39mFinnair
Deal found 9/10$685
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/242:17 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops22h 28mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/273:15 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops38h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/9$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 11/2610:21 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 29mDelta
Fri 12/1210:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops30h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/10$692
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 12/25:43 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 02mDelta
Wed 12/179:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/11$696

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main that are best for you.

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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

10:21 am-7:50 am

1 stop14h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:40 am-8:46 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$677

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 10/19

9:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop16h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/4

10:15 am-10:59 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$682

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

5:43 pm-7:50 am

1 stop31h 07m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/17

9:50 am-10:33 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$683

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

2:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop11h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

6:30 am-5:57 pm

2 stops18h 27m

$684

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

2:17 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 28m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/27

3:15 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$690

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

10:21 am-7:50 am

1 stop14h 29m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:40 am-10:21 am

2 stops30h 41m

$692

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

5:43 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops16h 02m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/17

9:50 am-10:33 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$696

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

2:13 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 27m

$442

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:05 am-8:40 am

2 stops20h 35m

$453

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

2:13 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops26h 12m

$2,796

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Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main will take you 14h 29m. The distance from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main is about 4558 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 flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at $651. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $891 and $942, respectively. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $442. Delta flights start at $453 while deals on Scandinavian Airlines start at $2,796 one-way.

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

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

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

    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 am Main.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$891Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$942Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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