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$938+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kathmandu (KTM)

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DSM — KTM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kathmandu

Best flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Kathmandu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/94:00 pmDSM - KTM
2 stops41h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/1610:55 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops30h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$1,268
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 1/214:00 pmDSM - KTM
2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 1/287:05 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/24$1,664
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/111:27 amDSM - KTM
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops31h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,917
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 1/117:00 amDSM - KTM
2 stops45h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 2/95:40 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops39h 09mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/24$1,666
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:07 amDSM - KTM
2 stops38h 03mQatar Airways
Mon 2/165:40 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops40h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,683
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 2/46:07 amDSM - KTM
2 stops38h 03mQatar Airways
Wed 2/115:40 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops42h 02mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/24$1,702
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 4/53:26 pmDSM - KTM
2 stops30h 39mQatar Airways
Sat 4/116:00 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops32h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/25$1,707
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2610:04 amDSM - KTM
2 stops35h 06mQatar Airways
Thu 4/166:00 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops32h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/26$1,737
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/47:27 pmDSM - KTM
2 stops26h 38mQatar Airways
Wed 4/86:00 pmKTM - DSM
2 stops40h 11mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/23$1,811

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kathmandu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kathmandu (KTM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,268
(Kissandfly.com)

One-way from

$938
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,020
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu 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 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

4:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$1,268

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

4:00 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 1/28

7:05 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,664

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

7:00 am-4:25 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 2/9

5:40 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops39h 09m

$1,666

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

6:07 am-7:55 am

2 stops38h 03m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 2/16

5:40 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops40h 31m

$1,683

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:07 am-7:55 am

2 stops38h 03m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 2/11

5:40 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops42h 02m

$1,702

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

3:26 pm-8:50 am

2 stops30h 39m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 4/11

6:00 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,707

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

10:04 am-7:55 am

2 stops35h 06m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 4/16

6:00 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,737

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

7:27 pm-8:50 am

2 stops26h 38m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Wed 4/8

6:00 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops40h 11m

$1,811

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

11:27 am-7:55 am

2 stops32h 43m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Sat 8/29

6:00 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,917

Des MoinesKathmandu

DSM - KTM

DSMKTM

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

7:10 am-9:05 am

2 stops38h 10m

$938

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Deals found on 12/24

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Kathmandu in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kathmandu flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kathmandu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kathmandu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Kathmandu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to KTM?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Kathmandu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 27, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kathmandu. 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 Kathmandu. Reviews last updated December 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Kathmandu, such as Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,692 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Kathmandu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways can get you from Des Moines to Kathmandu in just under 36h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 05m. The distance between Des Moines and Kathmandu is about 7647 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Kathmandu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,482, Qatar Airways will fly you from Des Moines to Kathmandu and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Qatar Airways is currently priced 24% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kathmandu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Kathmandu

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,482Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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