Tokyo

$575+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Tokyo (TYO)

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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYO
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Tokyo

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 May 22, 2026.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:22 pm
DSM
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HND
2 stops29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2510:05 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,194
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/116:48 pm
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops28h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$1,194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 8/116:30 am
DSM
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HND
1 stop17h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2511:55 am
HND
-
DSM
1 stop20h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 8/116:30 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop18h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:13 am
DSM
-
HND
1 stop16h 02m
Delta
Tue 8/256:25 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop16h 33m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Tue 8/115:45 am
DSM
-
HND
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 8/1812:30 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops26h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/166:35 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops28h 30m
Delta
Wed 8/266:25 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop16h 33m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 8/106:20 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop17h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 8/254:45 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops20h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/154:20 pm
DSM
-
HND
1 stop30h 45m
Delta
Wed 8/266:25 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop16h 33m
Delta
Deal found 5/19$1,202
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:56 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops33h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:45 pm
NRT
-
DSM
3 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/106:48 pm
DSM
-
HND
1 stop19h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 8/314:30 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop20h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:30 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop18h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop18h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,246

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Tokyo

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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,194
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$575
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,432
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Tokyo (TYO) flights.
From Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
One-way flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Tokyo 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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tokyo that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

6:48 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 52m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/16

6:30 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops42h 58m

$1,194

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

10:13 am-4:15 pm

1 stop16h 02m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 8/26

6:25 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$1,197

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

8:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 8/28

3:50 pm-12:32 pm

2 stops34h 42m

$1,200

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

7:30 am-6:50 am

2 stops33h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 10/21

5:15 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops40h 56m

$1,279
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

9:13 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 17m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$1,296

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:55 am-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 8/23

4:05 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$1,297

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

3:23 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops30h 47m

Tokyo Narita

Fri 11/27

6:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops44h 04m

$1,454

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

9:41 am-9:35 pm

2 stops45h 54m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 7/20

4:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops45h 38m

$1,687

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

11:23 am-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 7/21

3:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$1,795

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

9:14 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 7/21

4:45 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$1,796

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Tokyo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Tokyo in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BusinessClassPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tokyo flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Tokyo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Tokyo flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Tokyo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tokyo from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (average of $622). Flying from Des Moines to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Tokyo?

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 May 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines,ANA, andDelta 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.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

BKK - NRT

Everything was was a great experience, the staff was very friendly and always had a smile on the face.

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tokyo?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Tokyo can take about 16h 10m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,297. The distance between Des Moines and Tokyo is about 6124 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $840. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. United Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (average of $622). Flying from Des Moines to Tokyo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tokyo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$951Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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