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$434+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Reykjavik

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DSM — REK
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Reykjavik

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Reykjavik (IS1). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$672
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)
From Des Moines to Reykjavik
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Reykjavik. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/233:25 pmDSM - KEF
2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/210:00 amKEF - DSM
2 stops29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$672
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 8/2310:15 amDSM - KEF
1 stop15h 05mKLM
Tue 9/29:30 amKEF - DSM
1 stop12h 07mKLM
Deal found 4/29$732
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/133:38 pmDSM - KEF
2 stops11h 37mAir Canada
Fri 6/209:50 amKEF - DSM
2 stops12h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$840
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/127:00 amDSM - KEF
2 stops18h 20mDelta
Thu 6/199:30 amKEF - DSM
1 stop16h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/29$919
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:48 pmDSM - KEF
3 stops35h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/199:35 amKEF - DSM
2 stops31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$958
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 7/283:38 pmDSM - KEF
1 stop11h 52mLufthansa
Sun 8/312:25 amKEF - DSM
2 stops26h 22mLufthansa
Deal found 4/28$1,060
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 7/282:29 pmDSM - KEF
2 stops28h 21mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/31:00 amKEF - DSM
3 stops26h 58mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$3,035

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik that are best for you.

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Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

3:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops35h 50m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 9/2

10:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops29h 39m

$672

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

10:15 am-6:20 am

1 stop15h 05m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 9/2

9:30 am-4:37 pm

1 stop12h 07m

$732

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

3:38 pm-8:15 am

2 stops11h 37m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 6/20

9:50 am-5:46 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$840

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

7:00 am-6:20 am

2 stops18h 20m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 6/19

9:30 am-9:08 pm

1 stop16h 38m

$919

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

3:48 pm-8:15 am

3 stops35h 27m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Thu 6/19

9:35 am-12:34 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$958

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

3:38 pm-8:30 am

1 stop11h 52m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 8/3

12:25 am-9:47 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$1,060

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

2:29 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 8/3

1:00 am-10:58 pm

3 stops26h 58m

$3,035

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:19 pm-8:15 am

3 stops57h 56m

$434

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Mon 7/28

10:55 am-7:00 am

1 stop15h 05m

$495

Des MoinesReykjavik

DSM - KEF

DSMKEF

Des Moines

Thu 6/12

6:25 am-8:15 am

2 stops44h 50m

$809

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Deals found on 4/29

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Reykjavik

Rainfall in Reykjavik by month

Plan your trip to Reykjavik by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Reykjavik ranges from 1.6 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Reykjavik when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Reykjavik by month

Plan your trip to Reykjavik by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Reykjavik, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 51.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reykjavik

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reykjavik. 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 Reykjavik. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Reykjavik. You should not have trouble finding flights to Reykjavik from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Reykjavik per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Des Moines airport to Reykjavik. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Reykjavik (average of $328). Flying from Des Moines to Reykjavik in July is currently the most expensive (average of $651). 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 Reykjavik

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United AirlinesCheapest$596Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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