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$346+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
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 August 2, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2411:23 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop18h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/24:05 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops37h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$799
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2411:23 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop18h 52m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/23:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 32m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/30$818
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 11/243:15 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops15h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 12/211:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops33h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$825
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sun 11/296:05 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 12/29:55 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops29h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$862
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/215:45 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops21h 10m
Air Canada
Fri 10/23:50 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops25h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$863
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/215:21 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop13h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 10/112:20 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop16h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$875
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Tue 9/228:00 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops18h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 10/111:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop18h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2$879
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:24 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops20h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 9/304:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops24h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 8/2$882
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/2411:23 am
DSM
-
MUC
3 stops16h 47m
Air Canada
Wed 12/28:00 am
MUC
-
DSM
3 stops18h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/30$884
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Mon 9/215:59 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops13h 36m
Delta
Tue 9/297:00 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops20h 46m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$885

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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$799
(Expedia)

One-way from

$346
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,253
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Munich that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 1/17

11:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops16h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 1/21

11:25 am-5:33 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$835

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 11/29

3:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/2

9:55 pm-8:32 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$870

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:21 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 10/1

12:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$875

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 10/2

10:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$875
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:21 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 49m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 9/28

4:10 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$935

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

10:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 35m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 9/16

10:25 am-10:26 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$994
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$374

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

5:56 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$456

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

8:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop16h 05m

$463

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

5:40 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 45m

$463

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $585). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Munich flights typically cost between $1,224 and $1,622 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $799 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 24-Dec 2).

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 August 2, 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
10,062 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hanan,Aug 2023

IAH - FRA

Too much turbulence, I know it’s not the airline’s fault, but it made the flight not comfortable
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hanan,Aug 2023

IAH - FRA

Too much turbulence, I know it’s not the airline’s fault, but it made the flight not comfortable
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,174 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hanan,Aug 2023

IAH - FRA

Too much turbulence, I know it’s not the airline’s fault, but it made the flight not comfortable

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 16h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Munich is about 4744 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa ($568), and United Airlines ($585) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Munich. These flights start at 37% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $585). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$585Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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