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$373+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Japan

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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FUK
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Japan

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/125:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/155:55 pmHND - DSM
1 stop20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/125:00 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/157:20 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Fri 12/125:34 amDSM - HND
2 stops21h 11mDelta
Mon 12/154:25 pmHND - DSM
2 stops21h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/10$1,444
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:40 amDSM - HND
1 stop25h 20mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/1710:50 amHND - DSM
1 stop15h 52mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,594
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:40 amDSM - NRT
1 stop18h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 12/175:00 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop16h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,595
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/147:05 amDSM - NRT
1 stop16h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 12/165:00 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop16h 35mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,596
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/245:06 pmDSM - HND
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/69:55 pmHND - DSM
2 stops33h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,645
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/155:10 amDSM - HND
2 stops18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1710:50 amHND - DSM
1 stop22h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,661
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/245:06 pmDSM - HND
2 stops30h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/77:40 pmHND - DSM
2 stops33h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,668
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/145:30 amDSM - NRT
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:20 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,674
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/133:21 pmDSM - HND
1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/155:55 pmHND - DSM
1 stop20h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,684
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sat 12/135:30 amDSM - NRT
1 stop18h 10mJapan Airlines
Mon 12/155:00 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop15h 57mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,745

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Japan

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Japan flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$727
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$373
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,583
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Japan 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Japan that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Japan

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Return

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Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 1/28

10:25 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 30m

$766

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

5:09 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 41m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 1/22

10:25 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 30m

$779

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 1/28

4:45 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$780

Des MoinesOkinawa

DSM - OKA

DSMOKA

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 2/2

3:15 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops38h 18m

$783

Des MoinesOkinawa

DSM - OKA

DSMOKA

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

8:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Okinawa Naha

Wed 1/28

12:15 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$783

Des MoinesOkinawa

DSM - OKA

DSMOKA

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Okinawa Naha

Sun 2/1

9:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops52h 50m

$860

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

5:21 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 09m

Tokyo Narita

Sun 2/1

5:00 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$871

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

8:00 am-9:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 2/1

6:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$875

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

6:24 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 2/1

8:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$876

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

5:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 1/30

5:20 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$876

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Deals found on 12/11

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Japan (average of $622). Flying from Des Moines to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Japan Airlines, and Delta from Des Moines to Japan. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,653 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Mario,Nov 2025

HND - BKK

Option to use Bluetooth headphones when connecting to in flight entertainment system. I want to use my own headsets with noise cancelling support

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Japan. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Japan in 22h 10m. Fly via United Airlines or ANA to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Japan is about 6124 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Japan is Des Moines - Tokyo Haneda. You may also consider Des Moines - Tokyo Narita or Des Moines - Okinawa Naha.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Japan?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Japan.

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Japan (average of $622). Flying from Des Moines to Japan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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 Japan

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Japan. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$814Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$958Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$977Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,059Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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