Nigeria

$900+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Nigeria

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LOS
Feb 26 — Mar 51
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nigeria

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Nigeria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Nigeria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3011:58 am
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops36h 47m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/33:05 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops38h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,526
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1010:04 am
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops39h 41m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/179:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops35h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,591
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/117:10 am
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/59:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$1,600
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:48 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops41h 52m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 2/271:40 pm
LOS
-
DSM
3 stops39h 01m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/25$1,631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/116:49 pm
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops32h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1811:55 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,638
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 1/277:00 am
DSM
-
LOS
2 stops41h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 2/279:15 am
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops40h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,663
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/105:35 am
DSM
-
LOS
1 stop20h 00m
Delta
Tue 3/1711:00 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops28h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,825
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/115:35 am
DSM
-
LOS
1 stop19h 00m
Delta
Thu 3/59:45 am
LOS
-
DSM
1 stop19h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,833
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/1111:33 am
DSM
-
LOS
1 stop14h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1811:00 pm
LOS
-
DSM
2 stops23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,911

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Nigeria

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Nigeria flight deals. Data was last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,526
(Qatar Airways)

One-way from

$900
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,308
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Nigeria flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Nigeria flights.
From Des Moines to Nigeria
One-way flight from Des Moines to Nigeria
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($243 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Nigeria 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Nigeria that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Nigeria

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

11:58 am-6:45 am

2 stops36h 47m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 5/3

3:05 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$1,526

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

1:37 pm-7:45 am

2 stops36h 08m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 3/17

9:15 am-2:56 pm

2 stops35h 41m

$1,614

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

9:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops18h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 3/17

11:55 pm-4:07 pm

3 stops46h 12m

$1,638

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

6:49 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 51m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/18

11:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,638

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:35 am-7:35 am

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 3/17

11:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,825

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:35 am-7:35 am

1 stop19h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 3/5

9:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop19h 43m

$1,833

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

10:04 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 46m

$900

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

11:33 am-7:35 am

1 stop14h 02m

$972

Des MoinesLagos

DSM - LOS

DSMLOS

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

8:00 am-5:30 pm

3 stops27h 30m

$1,284

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Deals found on 1/26

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Nigeria flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Nigeria flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Nigeria flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Nigeria flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Nigeria flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nigeria

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nigeria. 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 Nigeria. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Des Moines to Nigeria. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Nigeria?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nigeria from Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Nigeria?

    For as low as $1,638, Qatar Airways can have you in Nigeria from Des Moines in 18h 40m. There are 6271 mi between Des Moines and Nigeria. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nigeria that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Nigeria flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Nigeria?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Nigeria.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Nigeria?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Nigeria by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Nigeria

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Nigeria. 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$994Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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