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$442+ 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 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$628
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$442
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$943
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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/511:30 amDSM - BER
2 stops16h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amBER - DSM
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$635
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:00 amDSM - BER
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:15 pmBER - DSM
2 stops34h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$638
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:13 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 17mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/63:15 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops38h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$644
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:13 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 27mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/273:15 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops37h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$660
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:47 amDSM - MUC
1 stop21h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$660
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:33 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop31h 27mKLM
Wed 12/1711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 33mKLM
Deal found 9/15$662
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:47 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 08mKLM
Tue 11/49:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 54mKLM
Deal found 9/15$670
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:43 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$675
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:21 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 29mKLM
Fri 12/1210:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 06mKLM
Deal found 9/15$677
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:30 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop13h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/79:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$678
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:33 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Fri 12/1211:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop30h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/15$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Tue 12/26:59 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1710:15 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$681

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Germany that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Germany

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

11:04 am-1:35 pm

2 stops19h 31m

Berlin Brandenburg

Fri 3/6

9:45 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$628

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

12:47 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Berlin Brandenburg

Tue 3/3

8:50 am-10:31 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$629

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

11:30 am-11:15 am

2 stops16h 45m

Berlin Brandenburg

Wed 11/19

7:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$635

Des MoinesBerlin

DSM - BER

DSMBER

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

5:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Berlin Brandenburg

Mon 11/17

7:15 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$638

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:13 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/6

3:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$644

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

5:47 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 13m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$660

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

2:13 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 10/27

3:15 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$660

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:33 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 27m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$662

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:08 am-7:30 am

1 stop17h 22m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/2

6:40 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$667

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 10/19

5:47 am-8:55 am

1 stop20h 08m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 11/4

9:50 am-5:44 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$670

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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, 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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Germany, such as KLM, 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sep 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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 18m. 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 Virgin Atlantic, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $442. United Airlines flights start at $448 while deals on British Airways start at $538 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, 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$891Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,233Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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