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$394+ 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 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$529
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$394
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$739
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 November 13, 2025.

This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:00 amDSM - MUC
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/210:20 amMUC - DSM
2 stops19h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$527
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 11/266:39 amDSM - MUC
1 stop17h 51mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/127:35 amMUC - DSM
2 stops21h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$554
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:35 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Fri 12/1210:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 06mKLM
Deal found 11/11$556
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops19h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$561
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:59 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops33h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/119:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/12$570
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Wed 11/261:05 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Fri 12/123:30 pmMUC - DSM
1 stop13h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 11/12$574
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:39 amDSM - MUC
1 stop17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1210:20 amMUC - DSM
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/265:14 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop13h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1210:00 amMUC - DSM
2 stops18h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$589
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/28:00 amDSM - MUC
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/173:30 pmMUC - DSM
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$592
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:15 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/179:10 amMUC - DSM
2 stops19h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$593
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:40 amDSM - FRA
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1110:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$599
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Tue 11/186:50 amDSM - BER
2 stops21h 30mDelta
Sun 11/236:55 amBER - DSM
2 stops22h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/12$613

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Germany 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 November 13, 2025.
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

Tue 2/17

2:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 3/3

10:45 am-10:26 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$529

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

11:26 am-6:30 pm

2 stops24h 04m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 3/3

8:40 am-11:42 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$530

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:24 am-9:00 am

1 stop20h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:24 am-9:00 am

1 stop20h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 3/6

11:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop32h 17m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

11:26 am-9:00 am

1 stop14h 34m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 2/18

11:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

2:01 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 59m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 3/3

10:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

5:24 am-9:00 am

1 stop20h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 3/4

11:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop30h 43m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:24 am-9:00 am

1 stop20h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 3/4

11:00 am-10:31 pm

1 stop18h 31m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

6:29 am-9:00 am

2 stops19h 31m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 2/18

11:00 am-9:57 am

2 stops29h 57m

$542

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

11:28 am-8:40 am

1 stop14h 12m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/12

10:40 am-8:46 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$556

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $589). Flying from Des Moines to Germany 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.

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 November 13, 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,572 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 19h 45m. The distance from Des Moines to Germany is about 4628 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $394. United Airlines flights start at $401 while deals on Lufthansa start at $444 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 - Berlin Brandenburg, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $589). Flying from Des Moines to Germany 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 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,233Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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