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$654+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
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 April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 11/184:03 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops15h 57m
American Airlines
Wed 11/2510:20 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop21h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$868
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 11/1811:30 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/258:00 am
MUC
-
DSM
3 stops18h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$942
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 11/1811:30 am
DSM
-
MUC
3 stops15h 40m
Air Canada
Wed 11/258:00 am
MUC
-
DSM
3 stops18h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/7$962
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 5/2010:26 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop13h 29m
Air France
Wed 5/2710:25 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 07m
Air France
Deal found 4/5$1,034
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/195:27 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop19h 58m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 5/2610:25 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/5$1,037
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/87:05 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops56h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 5/173:50 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops29h 34m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/9$1,042
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1910:56 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:25 am
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop14h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,045
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/201:35 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop13h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2711:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops31h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,046
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/208:03 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops17h 12m
American Airlines
Wed 5/279:10 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops17h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 9/311:23 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop15h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 9/1511:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops29h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,051

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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,034
(Ticket)

One-way from

$654
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$945
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High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($54 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 April 9, 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

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

7:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops56h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 5/17

3:50 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,042

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

10:26 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 29m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$1,055

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

5:45 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 40m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 9/15

10:25 am-10:26 pm

1 stop19h 01m

$1,065

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops16h 55m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 9/15

10:25 am-8:45 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$1,070

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

11:11 am-5:50 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 5/25

6:35 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,091
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

1:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop13h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 5/17

11:30 am-7:26 pm

1 stop14h 56m

$1,094

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

7:01 am-6:55 am

2 stops16h 54m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/27

9:00 am-9:12 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$1,116

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

5:27 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 58m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 5/25

9:00 am-4:48 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$1,121

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

5:33 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops14h 02m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 8/5

10:25 am-10:29 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$1,221
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

10:14 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops55h 51m

$654

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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 April.
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.
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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 April 9, 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
9,555 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,555 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,555 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
7,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,555 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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?

    Air Canada, KLM, and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 13h 29m. Your travel time can differ by up to 42h 36m. 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 40% 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$590Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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