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$448+ 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$660
(Ticket)

One-way from

$448
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,155
From Des Moines to Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Ticket 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:47 amDSM - MUC
1 stop21h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 11/711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/16$660
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:33 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop31h 27mKLM
Wed 12/1711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 33mKLM
Deal found 9/15$662
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:43 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$675
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.
Wed 11/266:33 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Fri 12/1211:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop30h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/15$680
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:43 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops16h 17mDelta
Wed 12/1711:00 amMUC - DSM
1 stop30h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/16$695

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Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

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Des Moines

Fri 10/31

5:47 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 13m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$660

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:33 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 27m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$662

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:08 am-7:30 am

1 stop17h 22m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 3/2

6:40 pm-10:31 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$667

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

5:43 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops13h 52m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop18h 33m

$675

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

6:33 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops15h 27m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 12/12

11:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop30h 43m

$680

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:59 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/17

7:35 am-10:02 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$689

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:33 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops15h 27m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 12/17

11:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop30h 43m

$696

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

5:47 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 13m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 11/7

11:00 am-10:30 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$698

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:46 pm-9:45 am

2 stops31h 59m

$448

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

6:46 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 49m

$458

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Munich

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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 September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines 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
8,926 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

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?

    Virgin Atlantic and KLM can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 21h 13m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 14m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Munich round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($672), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Munich. This flight start at 34% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $777). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Munich

Discover the top airline 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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