Germany

$383+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Germany

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 March 15, 2026.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/2312:06 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/3011:30 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$670
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/295:44 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops29h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1110:55 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$690
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/302:15 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops36h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/113:10 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops38h 16m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$716
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:05 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop17h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 4/309:20 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop19h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 11/255:00 am
DSM
-
BER
2 stops19h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 12/39:55 am
BER
-
DSM
2 stops19h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$736
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:01 pm
DSM
-
BER
2 stops17h 29m
British Airways
Sat 5/211:20 am
BER
-
DSM
2 stops19h 29m
British Airways
Deal found 3/10$739
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/274:23 pm
DSM
-
BER
2 stops32h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 5/49:50 am
BER
-
DSM
2 stops17h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/13$742
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 11/254:02 pm
DSM
-
HAM
2 stops15h 38m
American Airlines
Thu 12/37:00 am
HAM
-
DSM
2 stops17h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/13$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 11/2511:30 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops17h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 12/35:10 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops28h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$745
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 11/96:45 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop12h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 11/135:10 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops31h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$748
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:16 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop10h 54m
Lufthansa
Tue 5/53:00 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops15h 24m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/14$750
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 11/98:00 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops16h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 11/135:10 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops28h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/14$752

Find 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 March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$670
(Finnair)

One-way from

$383
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$857
From Des Moines to Germany
One-way flight from Des Moines to Germany
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

12:06 pm-8:45 am

1 stop13h 39m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 4/30

11:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$670

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:44 am-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 51m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 5/11

10:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$690

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

12:06 pm-5:30 pm

2 stops22h 24m

Hamburg

Tue 4/28

6:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$772

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

8:03 pm-9:45 am

2 stops54h 42m

Hamburg

Sat 5/2

2:35 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$783

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

8:03 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops15h 02m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 5/5

9:10 am-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$788

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

7:16 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 5/5

11:50 am-2:17 pm

2 stops33h 27m

$790

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

8:04 am-6:30 am

2 stops15h 26m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/5

10:50 am-9:23 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$790

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:45 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 5/5

12:10 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops15h 29m

$791

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

10:34 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 16m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 5/5

11:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops17h 12m

$793

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

2:44 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops16h 31m

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 5/4

12:10 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$802

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Germany

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Germany

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $572). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,045). 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 March 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Germany, such as United Airlines and Lufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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 10h 54m. The distance from Des Moines to Germany is about 4744 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $572). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,045). 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 Germany

Discover the top 2 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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