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$497+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Munich (MUC)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
Mar 27 — Apr 31
Fri 3/27
Fri 4/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Munich

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Munich
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Munich. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:04 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop17h 06m
Lufthansa
Tue 3/3110:00 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops19h 59m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/24$659
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:20 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops20h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 4/1611:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops16h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/22$662
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1511:30 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop16h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$663
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:20 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops20h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 4/144:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops28h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/22$672
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/86:20 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops20h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 4/154:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops35h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/22$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops15h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1511:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops31h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$680
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop17h 00m
Lufthansa
Wed 4/153:40 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop14h 22m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/22$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/85:01 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops18h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 4/159:10 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$685

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Munich

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Munich (MUC). 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 February 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$659
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$497
(Air Canada)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$614
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Munich 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 February 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Munich that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$688

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

1:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops13h 45m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop14h 22m

$688

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

6:59 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 11m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/15

3:00 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops15h 02m

$735

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:35 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/15

10:25 am-10:34 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$737

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

3:21 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops17h 49m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 4/17

11:50 am-2:28 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$743

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

7:04 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 4/18

6:35 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$773

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 4/18

11:30 am-11:49 pm

2 stops19h 19m

$793

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

12:29 pm-11:05 am

2 stops15h 36m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 4/18

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$839

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

5:35 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 4/17

10:25 am-10:34 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$882

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

11:33 am-8:25 am

1 stop13h 52m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 4/16

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$882

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Munich

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 Munich in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice 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-Munich flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Munich flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Munich flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Munich flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Munich flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Munich

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Munich from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Munich

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $572). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Munich

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Munich. 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 Munich. Reviews last updated February 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Munich by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,810 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,348 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Munich. 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 Munich?

    Lufthansa, KLM, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 50m. The distance from Des Moines to Munich is about 4744 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($568), and United Airlines ($590) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Munich. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $572). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,085). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Munich

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Munich. 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 February 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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