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$359+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Southeast Europe

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DSM — ATH
Oct 30 — Nov 61
Thu 10/30
Thu 11/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$519
(Scandinavian Airlines)

One-way from

$359
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,082
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 30, 2025.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:52 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/218:35 amOTP - DSM
2 stops16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$541
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Sat 11/156:40 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops21h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 11/228:05 amOTP - DSM
2 stops23h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/30$544
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:52 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops13h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/218:25 amZAG - DSM
2 stops15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:19 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1912:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/28$588
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/125:35 amDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Wed 12/1012:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/30$592
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 11/135:52 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/208:35 amOTP - DSM
2 stops16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$598
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:17 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/212:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops40h 23mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/30$600
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops15h 35mAir France
Mon 11/173:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 54mAir France
Deal found 9/28$605
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:15 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 12/158:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/29$606
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/282:13 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/46:30 amZAG - DSM
2 stops17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$610
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/1411:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 40mKLM
Fri 11/216:05 amATH - DSM
2 stops19h 41mKLM
Deal found 9/30$626
This Travelis deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 Travelis is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1411:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/216:05 amATH - DSM
2 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$634

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe 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 September 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Southeast Europe

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Depart

Return

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Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

5:52 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops18h 18m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 11/21

8:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops16h 37m

$541

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

6:40 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 11/22

8:05 am-11:41 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$544

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

5:52 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops13h 43m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Fri 11/21

8:25 am-5:12 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$554

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

2:19 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops20h 31m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 11/19

12:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$588

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops15h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 11/18

12:50 pm-10:42 am

2 stops29h 52m

$592

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

6:17 am-10:35 am

2 stops20h 18m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

12:50 pm-10:38 am

2 stops29h 48m

$592

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

5:52 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops18h 18m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 11/20

8:35 am-5:12 pm

2 stops16h 37m

$598

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

2:17 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops20h 23m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/21

2:10 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops40h 23m

$600

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

11:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops15h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/17

3:25 am-4:19 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$605

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

Tue 10/28

2:13 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$610

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated September 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,387 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,437 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe?

    British Airways, American Airlines, and KLM can get you from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in just under 18h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5014 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Southeast Europe one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $465 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air France from $514 and KLM from $524 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Southeast Europe?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Southeast Europe is Des Moines - Athens Eleftherios V.. You may also consider Des Moines - Sarajevo Butmir or Des Moines - Zagreb Franjo Tuđman.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Southeast Europe 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 Southeast Europe?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$653Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$722Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$853Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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