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$376+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Tue 12/236:46 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops38h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/411:55 amDUS - DSM
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,876
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:46 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop31h 49mLufthansa
Fri 1/211:25 amMUC - DSM
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/13$1,912
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/236:46 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops31h 59mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/211:25 amMUC - DSM
1 stop17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,915
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:35 amDSM - FRA
2 stops37h 35mLufthansa
Fri 12/191:00 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops39h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/13$2,311
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:46 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/276:30 amFRA - DSM
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$2,527
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/236:46 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop29h 39mLufthansa
Sat 12/2710:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$2,575
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:17 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops16h 38mBritish Airways
Fri 12/195:10 pmDUS - DSM
2 stops31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/13$2,792
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/2311:35 amDSM - MUC
3 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/211:50 amMUC - DSM
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$3,138
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:17 pmDSM - DUS
3 stops16h 48mAir Canada
Fri 12/197:00 amDUS - DSM
3 stops21h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/13$3,166
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/2311:35 amDSM - MUC
3 stops18h 35mAir Canada
Fri 1/28:00 amMUC - DSM
3 stops20h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/14$3,166
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1910:15 amFRA - DSM
3 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$3,721
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:35 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 25mAir Canada
Fri 12/1910:15 amFRA - DSM
3 stops18h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 12/13$4,731

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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$526
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$376
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,031
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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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Germany that are best for you.

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Return

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Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

11:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 2/5

10:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$527

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:48 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Berlin Brandenburg

Thu 2/5

6:15 am-5:47 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$535

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:48 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops14h 52m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 2/3

10:40 am-9:50 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$537

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-7:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 2/3

9:55 am-10:55 am

2 stops32h 00m

$538

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:48 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops14h 17m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 2/5

12:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$538

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

6:48 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 2/4

3:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$540

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:48 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops14h 32m

Hamburg

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$541

Des MoinesDüsseldorf

DSM - DUS

DSMDUS

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:48 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops13h 27m

Duesseldorf Intl

Tue 2/3

9:25 am-5:47 pm

2 stops15h 22m

$547

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-12:10 pm

3 stops21h 10m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

Thu 2/5

1:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$551

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

3:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Hamburg

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-9:50 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$556

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $579). 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 December 15, 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
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,628 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 15h 05m. 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?

    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $579). 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$588Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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