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$219+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Milan (MIL)

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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MIL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Milan (MIL). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$495
(Delta)

One-way from

$219
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$685
From Des Moines to Milan (MIL)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Milan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Milan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

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 - MXP
2 stops36h 12mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/611:15 amMXP - DSM
2 stops42h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$519
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - MXP
2 stops32h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/81:05 pmMXP - DSM
2 stops32h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$533
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.
Thu 10/306:05 amDSM - MXP
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Thu 11/66:55 amMXP - DSM
2 stops20h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/15$536
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - MXP
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:05 pmMXP - DSM
3 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$540
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3010:00 amDSM - MXP
2 stops16h 45mAir France
Thu 11/611:05 amMXP - DSM
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Deal found 9/15$556
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:00 amDSM - MXP
1 stop22h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/211:20 pmMXP - DSM
1 stop14h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$560
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - MXP
2 stops32h 09mAir Canada
Thu 1/81:05 pmMXP - DSM
2 stops38h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 9/16$561
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/303:48 pmDSM - LIN
2 stops15h 37mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/67:55 amLIN - DSM
2 stops17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$572
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:20 pmDSM - LIN
2 stops35h 40mIberia
Thu 11/208:25 pmLIN - DSM
2 stops34h 16mIberia
Deal found 9/14$576
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.
Thu 10/305:56 pmDSM - LIN
2 stops15h 59mDelta
Thu 11/66:30 amLIN - DSM
2 stops21h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/15$581
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/201:48 pmDSM - LIN
2 stops16h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/287:50 amLIN - DSM
2 stops21h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$584
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:48 pmDSM - LIN
2 stops17h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/77:55 amLIN - DSM
2 stops17h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$612

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Milan 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Milan that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesMilan

DSM - MXP

DSMMXP

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops20h 40m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/6

11:05 am-10:05 am

1 stop30h 00m

$547

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - LIN

DSMLIN

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

4:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops35h 40m

Milan Linate

Thu 11/20

8:25 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops34h 16m

$576

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - LIN

DSMLIN

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

5:56 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops15h 59m

Milan Linate

Thu 11/6

6:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops21h 05m

$581

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - MXP

DSMMXP

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Milan Malpensa

Fri 11/7

3:05 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$582

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - LIN

DSMLIN

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

1:48 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops16h 47m

Milan Linate

Sat 2/28

7:50 am-9:56 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$584

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - LIN

DSMLIN

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

3:48 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops15h 37m

Milan Linate

Thu 11/6

11:25 am-11:50 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$586

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - MXP

DSMMXP

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

12:49 pm-11:20 am

1 stop15h 31m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 2/28

10:15 am-9:56 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$594

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - MXP

DSMMXP

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

6:07 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops16h 53m

Milan Malpensa

Sat 2/28

1:15 pm-2:26 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$600

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - MXP

DSMMXP

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

11:26 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 39m

Milan Malpensa

Thu 11/6

1:05 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops32h 14m

$603

Des MoinesMilan

DSM - LIN

DSMLIN

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:48 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops17h 12m

Milan Linate

Fri 11/7

7:55 am-6:10 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$612

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Deals found on 9/15

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Reviews of airlines servicing Milan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Milan. 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 Milan. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Milan, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Milan, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Milan per day. 0 airlines have flights to Milan from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    Delta, Iberia, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Milan in just under 12h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 25m. The distance from Des Moines to Milan is about 4750 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $219. Users have also found prices from $245 and $276 on KLM and Air France, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Milan (average of $594). Flying from Des Moines to Milan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $970). 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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