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$491+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tokyo (TYO)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Tokyo are usually found in September or October, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Tokyo (TYO). 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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$853
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$491
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,163
From Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tokyo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Tokyo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 14, 2025.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/238:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mANA
mar. 9/305:15 pmHND - DSM
1 stop18h 35mANA
Deal found 8/14$804
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dom. 9/76:25 pmDSM - HND
1 stop31h 30mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/195:15 pmHND - DSM
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$853
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 9/75:11 amDSM - HND
2 stops19h 09mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/194:30 pmHND - DSM
1 stop30h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$858
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/233:25 pmDSM - NRT
1 stop33h 35mANA
mar. 9/305:00 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop18h 50mANA
Deal found 8/14$858
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
mar. 9/239:34 amDSM - HND
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/304:30 pmHND - DSM
1 stop20h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$860
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
dom. 9/75:11 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
vie. 9/196:30 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop28h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$861
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
mar. 9/235:10 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/306:30 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$862
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mar. 9/238:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/306:25 pmHND - DSM
2 stops19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
mar. 9/236:15 amDSM - NRT
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/304:40 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops19h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$869
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/156:25 pmDSM - HND
1 stop31h 30mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/205:15 pmHND - DSM
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$897
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
lun. 9/159:34 amDSM - HND
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/207:45 pmHND - DSM
2 stops17h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$901
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lun. 9/155:10 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 9/206:30 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop28h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$902

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Tokyo

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Depart

Return

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Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

mar. 9/30

5:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$804

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

dom. 9/7

5:11 am-2:20 pm

2 stops19h 09m

Tokyo Haneda

vie. 9/19

7:45 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops17h 28m

$858

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

3:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 35m

Tokyo Narita

mar. 9/30

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$858

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

9:34 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 21m

Tokyo Haneda

mar. 9/30

4:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop20h 43m

$860

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

5:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

mar. 9/30

6:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop18h 43m

$862

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

dom. 9/7

6:00 am-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Tokyo Haneda

vie. 9/19

10:40 am-12:14 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$863

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

mar. 9/30

6:25 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$867

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

mar. 9/23

6:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Tokyo Narita

mar. 9/30

4:40 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$869

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

lun. 9/15

5:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Tokyo Narita

sáb. 9/20

6:30 pm-9:04 am

1 stop28h 34m

$902

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

6:36 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops30h 19m

Tokyo Narita

dom. 10/5

5:00 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$912

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The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 2 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (average of $806). Flying from Des Moines to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Tokyo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. Reviews last updated agosto 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA, Japan Airlines, and Delta from Des Moines to Tokyo. 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.
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.0
Very good
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Tokyo from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Tokyo round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Tokyo round-trip from $814. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $918, and United Airlines, from $975. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $491. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and ANA, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Tokyo for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (average of $806). Flying from Des Moines to Tokyo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$814Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$977Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,059Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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