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$547+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
Apr 30 — May 71
Thu 4/30
Thu 5/7
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 March 31, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/246:45 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop11h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/153:30 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop14h 31m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/27$822
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2511:04 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops39h 26m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/1310:15 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops19h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$830
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 11/99:09 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop21h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1211:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops33h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:45 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop11h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 11/1311:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops31h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$857
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 12/1611:25 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$869
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 11/231:05 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop17h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/153:30 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 47m
Lufthansa
Deal found 3/27$870
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/238:00 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops16h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1712:10 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops19h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$877
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/228:15 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop30h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 12/1711:25 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/27$878

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 March 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$882
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$547
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$919
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Munich that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

2:15 pm-9:35 am

2 stops36h 20m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 9/12

10:20 am-10:26 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$891

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

10:56 am-6:55 am

2 stops12h 59m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 5/19

10:25 am-10:32 pm

1 stop19h 07m

$971

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

7:05 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 5/19

11:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$981

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-6:55 am

1 stop17h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-8:36 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$984

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 5/18

6:35 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,001
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

7:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 5/17

3:40 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$1,024
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops56h 05m

$613
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$613

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

5:17 pm-9:55 am

2 stops33h 38m

$614

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

7:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$623

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Deals found on 3/28

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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 March.
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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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, 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 March 31, 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
9,525 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
9,525 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,525 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
7,879 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,525 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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?

    Scandinavian Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 55m. 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 38% 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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