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$458+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
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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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$675
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$458
(Gotogate)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,317
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 julio 3, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/35:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 25mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 8/1910:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1$675
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1211:23 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 57mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/191:55 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$678
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
dom. 8/35:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 25mDelta
mar. 8/1911:00 amFRA - DSM
1 stop12h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/1$700
This AirNGo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 11/83:15 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops33h 10mAir Canada
dom. 11/169:45 amFRA - DSM
2 stops14h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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. 8/35:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops19h 20mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/199:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$711
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
dom. 8/1710:18 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 32mKLM
dom. 8/2411:00 amFRA - DSM
1 stop16h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/3$746
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 8/32:08 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 17mBritish Airways
mar. 8/196:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops16h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1$760
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/86:50 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop29h 15mLufthansa
dom. 11/1610:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$773
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/168:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 8/238:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop15h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$786
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/810:55 amDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 45mAir France
dom. 11/169:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 33mAir France
Deal found 7/1$800
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/1611:25 amDSM - FRA
2 stops25h 20mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 9/303:20 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops38h 17mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$820

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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 julio 3, 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 Moines

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Frankfurt am Main

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 8/3

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 8/19

10:40 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$675

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mar. 8/12

11:23 am-9:20 am

1 stop14h 57m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 8/19

1:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$678

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 8/3

5:30 am-8:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 8/19

11:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$700

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

3:15 pm-7:25 am

2 stops33h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

9:45 am-5:25 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$709

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 8/3

5:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops19h 20m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 8/19

9:20 am-4:48 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$711

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 8/17

10:18 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 8/24

11:00 am-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$746

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 8/3

2:08 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 17m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 8/19

6:40 am-4:35 pm

2 stops16h 55m

$760

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

6:50 pm-7:05 am

1 stop29h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

10:50 am-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$773

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 8/16

8:00 am-8:00 am

2 stops17h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

sáb. 8/23

8:50 am-5:13 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$786

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

10:55 am-8:40 am

2 stops14h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

9:50 am-10:23 pm

1 stop19h 33m

$800

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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 julio 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,416 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Virgin Atlantic is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at $675. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $678 and $700, respectively. These flights start at 40% 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $458. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $459 while deals on Lufthansa start at $508 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.

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    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 $1,090). 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 am Main

Discover the top 2 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$772Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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