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$424+ 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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MUC
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
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 June 11, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/168:00 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 11/1911:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops33h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$857
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sun 8/302:54 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops21h 51m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 9/188:30 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops32h 59m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$883
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Sat 9/511:28 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops39h 07m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1910:20 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops19h 09m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$913
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 8/233:20 pm
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop14h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 9/83:40 pm
MUC
-
DSM
1 stop12h 48m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/10$964
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:00 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops18h 55m
Air Canada
Tue 9/84:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops28h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/10$967
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/2311:32 am
DSM
-
MUC
1 stop15h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 9/811:50 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops29h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$968
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 8/76:50 pm
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops53h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 9/24:45 pm
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops28h 31m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/8$978
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3111:28 am
DSM
-
MUC
2 stops39h 07m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/1910:20 am
MUC
-
DSM
2 stops19h 09m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/8$988

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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$857
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$424
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,199
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($71 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Munich that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

1:05 pm-9:35 am

1 stop13h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 11/19

11:50 am-2:11 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$857

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

11:28 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 9/19

10:20 am-10:29 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$883

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

11:32 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 08m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 9/8

11:50 am-10:26 am

2 stops29h 36m

$968

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

2:25 pm-8:25 am

1 stop35h 00m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 8/2

10:25 am-10:29 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$1,051

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

3:02 pm-9:45 am

1 stop35h 43m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 9/23

11:50 am-12:34 pm

2 stops31h 44m

$1,053

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

5:41 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 44m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 7/29

9:00 am-5:12 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$1,059
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

10:54 am-6:55 am

2 stops13h 01m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 7/29

10:25 am-5:52 pm

1 stop14h 27m

$1,059

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

11:28 am-8:25 am

1 stop13h 57m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 9/24

9:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$1,062

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

10:23 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 32m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 9/17

10:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$1,062

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 9/22

3:40 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop12h 48m

$1,062

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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 June.
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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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $589). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,752). 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 June 11, 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
9,809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,809 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,809 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Munich in just under 13h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 47m. 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 ($585) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Munich. These flights start at 41% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Munich (average of $589). Flying from Des Moines to Munich in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,752). 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$568Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$585Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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