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$416+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

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DSM — MAD
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Madrid (MAD). 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$592
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$416
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,226
From Des Moines to Madrid Barajas
One-way flight from Des Moines to Madrid Barajas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($411 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 9/2211:35 amDSM - MAD
2 stops14h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/111:15 amMAD - DSM
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$592
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:09 pmDSM - MAD
2 stops16h 16mBritish Airways
Wed 10/111:35 amMAD - DSM
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$629
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:08 amDSM - MAD
1 stop17h 47mIberia
Wed 10/14:40 pmMAD - DSM
1 stop31h 59mIberia
Deal found 6/30$631
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/138:00 amDSM - MAD
2 stops17h 05mAir Canada
Wed 8/2010:50 amMAD - DSM
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$639
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Wed 8/135:44 amDSM - MAD
1 stop20h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 8/2010:05 amMAD - DSM
1 stop19h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1$642
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/131:09 pmDSM - MAD
1 stop11h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/204:40 pmMAD - DSM
1 stop22h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$670
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 8/116:50 pmDSM - MAD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/186:20 pmMAD - DSM
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$687
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/132:12 pmDSM - MAD
1 stop12h 23mDelta
Wed 8/206:00 amMAD - DSM
2 stops21h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/30$691
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Wed 8/1311:23 amDSM - MAD
1 stop15h 12mAir France
Wed 8/206:00 amMAD - DSM
2 stops18h 45mAir France
Deal found 7/1$701
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Fri 8/159:28 amDSM - MAD
1 stop16h 37mFinnair
Fri 8/2212:40 pmMAD - DSM
1 stop17h 37mFinnair
Deal found 7/1$716
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Thu 8/146:24 amDSM - MAD
2 stops17h 16mSWISS
Thu 8/2110:50 amMAD - DSM
1 stop17h 55mSWISS
Deal found 6/30$718

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Madrid 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 July 2, 2025.
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Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

11:35 am-9:00 am

2 stops14h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/1

11:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops17h 35m

$592

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

6:09 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops16h 16m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/1

11:35 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$629

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

7:08 am-7:55 am

1 stop17h 47m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 10/1

4:40 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop31h 59m

$631

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

10:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$639

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

5:44 am-9:35 am

1 stop20h 51m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

10:05 am-10:39 pm

1 stop19h 34m

$642

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

1:09 pm-7:55 am

1 stop11h 46m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

4:40 pm-8:37 am

1 stop22h 57m

$670

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

6:50 pm-6:40 am

2 stops28h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 8/18

6:20 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$687

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

5:44 am-9:35 am

1 stop20h 51m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$691

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

11:23 am-9:35 am

1 stop15h 12m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$701

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

9:28 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 37m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 8/22

12:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop17h 37m

$716

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Madrid

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Des Moines to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Madrid is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Madrid?

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. 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 Madrid. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Finnair from Des Moines to Madrid to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Madrid round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Madrid is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $592 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Iberia, starting at $629 and $631 round-trip. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Madrid one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $461 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Virgin Atlantic from $514 and KLM from $570 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Des Moines to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,054). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Madrid

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$644Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$686Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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