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$488+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to India

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:48 pm
DSM
-
DEL
2 stops41h 47m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/72:50 am
DEL
-
DSM
2 stops53h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$934
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/86:48 pm
DSM
-
DEL
2 stops41h 47m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/72:50 am
DEL
-
DSM
2 stops29h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$936
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/76:48 pm
DSM
-
DEL
2 stops43h 12m
Lufthansa
Tue 4/72:50 am
DEL
-
DSM
2 stops53h 07m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$953
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:55 pm
DSM
-
BLR
2 stops42h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 3/52:50 am
BLR
-
DSM
2 stops30h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$970
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:55 pm
DSM
-
BOM
2 stops41h 30m
Lufthansa
Tue 2/241:35 am
BOM
-
DSM
2 stops31h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$975
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/103:35 pm
DSM
-
DEL
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/61:45 am
DEL
-
DSM
2 stops30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$975
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:00 am
DSM
-
HYD
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/259:15 pm
HYD
-
DSM
2 stops33h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,000
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:32 am
DSM
-
HYD
2 stops25h 28m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/119:15 pm
HYD
-
DSM
2 stops26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,012
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:44 pm
DSM
-
HYD
2 stops36h 16m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/119:15 pm
HYD
-
DSM
2 stops26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,018
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/165:00 am
DSM
-
HYD
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:15 pm
HYD
-
DSM
2 stops31h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,060
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 7/227:00 am
DSM
-
HYD
2 stops33h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1810:05 pm
HYD
-
DSM
2 stops25h 29m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,072
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:48 pm
DSM
-
DEL
2 stops41h 47m
Lufthansa
Mon 4/61:45 am
DEL
-
DSM
2 stops30h 12m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/27$1,103

Find flight deals from Des Moines to India

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$934
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$488
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,229
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to India 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to India that are best for you.

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India

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM - DEL

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

6:48 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 47m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 4/7

2:50 am-9:27 pm

2 stops53h 07m

$934

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM - DEL

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:48 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 47m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 4/7

2:50 am-9:27 pm

2 stops29h 07m

$936

Des MoinesBengaluru

DSM - BLR

DSMBLR

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

6:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops42h 40m

Bengaluru Intl

Thu 3/5

2:50 am-9:40 pm

2 stops30h 20m

$970

Des MoinesMumbai

DSM - BOM

DSMBOM

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 2/24

1:35 am-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$975

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM - HYD

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops33h 50m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Wed 3/25

9:15 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$1,000

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM - HYD

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

6:00 am-2:45 am

2 stops34h 15m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 9/19

10:05 pm-5:39 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,060

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM - HYD

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

5:00 am-2:20 am

2 stops33h 50m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/10

9:15 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,060

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM - DEL

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:48 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 47m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 4/6

1:45 am-9:27 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,105

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM - HYD

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

11:17 am-2:55 pm

2 stops40h 08m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 3/9

3:05 am-11:56 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,111

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM - HYD

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

1:38 pm-1:55 am

2 stops24h 47m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Thu 3/12

3:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,115

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to India

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to India (average of $249). Flying from Des Moines to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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 India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. 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 India. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Des Moines to India by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,752 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to India?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to India.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to India?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to India in 24h 47m. Fly via Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8339 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to India?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl, Des Moines - New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl or Des Moines - Bengaluru Intl when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to India.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to India flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to India 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 India?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to India (average of $249). Flying from Des Moines to India in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,258). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to India

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to India. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$208Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$977Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$1,116Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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