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$338+ 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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Wed 7/1
Wed 7/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 1, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/18:15 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Lufthansa
Thu 11/512:15 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/31$848
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Sun 11/18:00 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop16h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 11/55:10 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops31h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/28$849
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sun 11/16:45 pm
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops29h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 11/55:10 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops31h 23m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/31$853
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 12/210:15 am
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop15h 25m
Delta
Tue 12/1510:15 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops17h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/29$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 12/28:15 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 12/1112:50 pm
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop15h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/29$865
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/68:15 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop10h 30m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/1612:15 pm
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/29$867
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Sat 12/55:30 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Fri 12/116:55 am
FRA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 17m
Delta
Deal found 5/29$868
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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.
Sat 12/55:30 pm
DSM
-
FRA
1 stop32h 10m
Delta
Wed 12/169:50 am
FRA
-
DSM
1 stop14h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/29$870
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sun 11/152:15 pm
DSM
-
DUS
2 stops21h 40m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/197:35 pm
DUS
-
DSM
2 stops33h 54m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/27$875
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Sun 11/18:00 am
DSM
-
FRA
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/59:15 am
FRA
-
DSM
3 stops19h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/31$879
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Mon 10/512:11 pm
DSM
-
BER
2 stops16h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 10/96:30 am
BER
-
DSM
2 stops19h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/28$881
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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.
Tue 10/276:30 am
DSM
-
DUS
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/96:40 pm
DUS
-
DSM
2 stops35h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$885

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 June 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$848
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$338
(AirNGo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,331
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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 June 1, 2026.
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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

8:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop16h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/5

5:10 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$849

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

8:15 pm-7:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/5

9:45 am-9:17 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$871

Des MoinesDüsseldorf

DSM - DUS

DSMDUS

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

2:15 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Duesseldorf Intl

Thu 11/19

7:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$875

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

12:11 pm-11:20 am

2 stops16h 09m

Berlin Brandenburg

Fri 10/9

6:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops19h 26m

$881

Des MoinesDüsseldorf

DSM - DUS

DSMDUS

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

6:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Duesseldorf Intl

Mon 11/9

6:40 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$885

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

4:02 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops14h 08m

Berlin Brandenburg

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$889

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

6:55 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Berlin Brandenburg

Fri 10/30

10:40 am-11:01 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$905

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

5:18 pm-8:55 am

2 stops32h 37m

Berlin Brandenburg

Fri 10/30

9:55 am-9:17 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$914

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

8:00 am-7:55 am

3 stops16h 55m

Berlin Brandenburg

Wed 11/18

9:55 am-11:01 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$916

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Sun 9/27

6:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 10/29

1:35 pm-12:40 am

2 stops17h 05m

$927

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $557). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,014). 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 June 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Germany, such as Finnair,United Airlines, andLufthansa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,401 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,401 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,401 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,774 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,401 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,033 reviews
Finnair
7.7
Good
1,401 reviews

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

LAX - HEL

All crew members are really nice behavior. Devdutt also nice person.

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 16h 09m. 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 most popular routes from Des Moines to Germany?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Duesseldorf Intl or Des Moines - Munich Franz Josef Strauss, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $557). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,014). 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 June 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$585Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FinnairCheapest$682Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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