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$424+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Southeast Europe

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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/71:31 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/1512:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops42h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$532
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/911:35 amDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/166:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$542
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sun 12/75:34 amDSM - ATH
2 stops24h 01mDelta
Sun 12/143:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops27h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/17$564
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/296:46 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops35h 04mLufthansa
Tue 1/138:30 amZAG - DSM
2 stops20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$567
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/911:01 amDSM - ATH
2 stops14h 54mAir France
Mon 12/153:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 51mAir France
Deal found 11/17$611
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/76:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 35mLufthansa
Mon 12/156:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops18h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$692
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/411:35 amDSM - ZAG
2 stops21h 20mLufthansa
Thu 12/116:55 amZAG - DSM
2 stops21h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/58:00 amDSM - CLJ
2 stops21h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/92:25 pmCLJ - DSM
2 stops17h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$743
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/53:17 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops19h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/95:55 amOTP - DSM
2 stops22h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$747
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Tue 12/28:00 amDSM - SJJ
3 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/1612:35 pmSJJ - DSM
3 stops35h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$812
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/78:00 amDSM - ATH
3 stops20h 20mAir Canada
Mon 12/156:25 amATH - DSM
3 stops23h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$824
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:50 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/95:55 amOTP - DSM
2 stops19h 29mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$860

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Southeast Europe flight deals. Data was last updated November 19, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$506
(Delta)

One-way from

$424
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$547
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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 MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

10:21 am-4:30 pm

2 stops22h 09m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/10

6:05 am-8:54 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$506

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

1:31 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops19h 04m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

12:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops42h 54m

$532

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

11:35 am-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/16

6:25 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$542

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

6:54 am-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 41m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 2/10

6:30 am-3:41 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$560

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

5:34 am-1:35 pm

2 stops24h 01m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 12/14

3:25 am-10:34 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$564

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

Mon 12/29

6:46 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops35h 04m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

Tue 1/13

8:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$567

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:46 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops15h 49m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 1/8

7:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$573

Des MoinesSarajevo

DSM - SJJ

DSMSJJ

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

6:48 pm-11:55 am

2 stops34h 07m

Sarajevo Butmir

Sat 1/24

11:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$578

Des MoinesSarajevo

DSM - SJJ

DSMSJJ

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops35h 04m

Sarajevo Butmir

Sat 1/10

11:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$596

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

6:46 pm-1:40 am

2 stops22h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 1/9

6:35 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$599

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Deals found on 11/16

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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 $494). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $931). 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 November 19, 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
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Lufthansa can get you from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in just under 19h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5682 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 $424 on Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $454 and Air Canada from $1,374 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 - Bucharest Otopeni Intl.

  • 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 $494). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $931). 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$534Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$653Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$687Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$722Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$728Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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