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$596+ 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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

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Round-trip from

$603
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$596
(Ovago)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,444
From Des Moines to Southeast Europe
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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 June 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 11/129:01 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$603
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:29 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 12/157:35 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/17$627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 12/76:20 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 15mDelta
Mon 12/152:45 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/16$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/216:50 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops22h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/251:55 pmOTP - DSM
2 stops41h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$638
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:04 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 41mAir France
Tue 12/93:35 amATH - DSM
2 stops21h 38mAir France
Deal found 6/18$640
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:26 amDSM - ATH
3 stops17h 54mAir Canada
Wed 12/106:15 amATH - DSM
3 stops23h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/17$642
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 9/296:09 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/141:00 pmATH - DSM
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$708
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 8/1511:23 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 32mKLM
Fri 8/229:10 amATH - DSM
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Deal found 6/16$715
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:09 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/2311:05 amATH - DSM
1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:15 pmDSM - SJJ
2 stops21h 10mLufthansa
Thu 9/2512:30 pmSJJ - DSM
2 stops40h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/17$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Fri 8/2211:35 amDSM - SJJ
2 stops19h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/126:10 amSJJ - DSM
2 stops18h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$762
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:03 amDSM - ATH
1 stop17h 07mIberia
Thu 10/2311:05 amATH - DSM
1 stop20h 36mIberia
Deal found 6/17$763

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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 June 18, 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 MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

9:01 am-11:30 am

2 stops18h 29m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-9:22 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$603

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

2:29 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$627

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:20 am-10:35 am

2 stops20h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 12/15

2:45 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$638

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:50 pm-1:00 am

2 stops22h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 8/25

1:55 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops41h 46m

$638

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

11:04 am-1:45 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 12/9

3:35 am-5:13 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$640

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

11:26 am-1:20 pm

3 stops17h 54m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 12/10

6:15 am-9:22 pm

3 stops23h 07m

$642

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

6:09 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop15h 32m

$708

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

11:23 am-10:55 am

1 stop15h 32m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 8/22

9:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$715

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:09 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 46m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 10/23

11:05 am-11:41 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$717

Des MoinesSarajevo

DSM - SJJ

DSMSJJ

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

6:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Sarajevo Butmir

Thu 9/25

12:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$732

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

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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 $1,289). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to YMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe as you normally would.

Rainfall in Southeast Europe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 June 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,364 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,809 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,273 reviews

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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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.

  • 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 - Zagreb Franjo Tuđman or Des Moines - Sarajevo Butmir.

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  • 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 $1,289). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 5 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$628Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$675Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$721Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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