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$271+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Germany

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
ago. 23 — ago. 301
sáb. 8/23
sáb. 8/30
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Germany

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Germany flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$704
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$271
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$852
From Des Moines to Germany
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Germany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Germany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 18, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/302:05 pmDSM - BER
2 stops36h 15mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 10/710:10 amBER - DSM
2 stops19h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$704
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mar. 9/302:05 pmDSM - HAM
2 stops38h 35mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 10/76:20 amHAM - DSM
2 stops23h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$708
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mar. 9/302:05 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops36h 25mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 10/76:05 amDUS - DSM
2 stops23h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$717
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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. 9/146:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/239:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop20h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$786
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sáb. 11/86:39 amDSM - FRA
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/1610:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$806
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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. 11/89:04 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/1610:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops19h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$811
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sáb. 11/81:24 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops22h 26mIberia
dom. 11/166:30 amFRA - DSM
2 stops24h 14mIberia
Deal found 8/18$827
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mar. 9/302:05 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops22h 35mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 10/78:30 pmMUC - DSM
2 stops33h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$832
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jue. 10/22:05 pmDSM - HAM
2 stops36h 15mScandinavian Airlines
jue. 10/96:20 amHAM - DSM
2 stops23h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$833
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mar. 9/308:00 amDSM - MUC
1 stop16h 10mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/79:10 amMUC - DSM
1 stop32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$835
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mar. 9/3011:17 amDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 23mScandinavian Airlines
mar. 10/73:20 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops38h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$854
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mar. 9/306:12 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop31h 33mAmerican Airlines
mar. 10/79:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$857

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Germany that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Germany

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

2:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops36h 15m

Berlin Brandenburg

mar. 10/7

10:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$704

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

2:05 pm-11:40 am

2 stops38h 35m

Hamburg

mar. 10/7

6:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$708

Des MoinesDüsseldorf

DSM - DUS

DSMDUS

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

2:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops36h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

mar. 10/7

6:05 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$717

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 9/14

6:30 am-7:20 am

1 stop17h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 9/23

9:20 am-11:06 pm

1 stop20h 46m

$786

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

6:39 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 11m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

10:50 am-12:21 am

1 stop20h 31m

$806

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

sáb. 11/8

11:30 am-7:15 am

1 stop12h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 11/16

10:50 am-12:21 am

1 stop20h 31m

$806

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

2:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

mar. 10/7

8:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$832

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

jue. 10/2

2:05 pm-9:20 am

2 stops36h 15m

Hamburg

jue. 10/9

6:20 am-10:30 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$833

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

8:00 am-7:10 am

1 stop16h 10m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

mar. 10/7

9:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

$835

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

lun. 9/15

2:05 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Hamburg

vie. 9/19

6:20 am-10:37 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$858

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/16

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Germany

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Germany?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Germany 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Germany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Germany. 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 Germany. Reviews last updated agosto 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Germany, such as KLM, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,330 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Germany?

    If you book a flight to Germany 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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Germany?

    Departing from Des Moines to Germany will take you 17h 50m. The distance from Des Moines to Germany 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 to fly from Des Moines to Germany one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $468. British Airways flights start at $585 while deals on Air Canada start at $813 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Germany?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Munich Franz Josef Strauss or Des Moines - Hamburg, Des Moines - Frankfurt am Main is the most popular route from Des Moines to Germany.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Germany?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Germany.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Germany?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Germany 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 Germany?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Germany 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 Germany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Germany. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$642Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$871Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,233Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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