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$765+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYO
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Fri 6/5
Fri 6/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1412:37 pm
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/309:30 pm
NRT
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DSM
2 stops37h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$959
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/1110:26 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/256:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,352
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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
-
HND
2 stops29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/2510:05 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,353
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 11/23:39 pm
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/102:20 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops39h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,361
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 8/1210:26 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops38h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/233:45 pm
NRT
-
DSM
3 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,369
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 8/67:35 pm
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2210:00 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,402
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 10/44:13 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops31h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/204:20 pm
HND
-
DSM
2 stops41h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,403
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 8/154:13 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops31h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3110:05 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops36h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,409
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Thu 8/64:13 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops31h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2210:05 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops36h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,410
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Fri 8/146:48 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops29h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/304:20 pm
HND
-
DSM
2 stops39h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,411
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 10/67:32 pm
DSM
-
HND
2 stops28h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2010:05 am
HND
-
DSM
2 stops27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,428
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 10/144:13 pm
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops33h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/283:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
3 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,443

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 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$959
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$765
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,380
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 6, 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

Tue 9/22

7:32 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 58m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/30

6:30 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$1,352

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

4:13 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops31h 42m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 9/30

10:05 am-11:07 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$1,353

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

7:32 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops28h 23m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 10/23

4:20 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,403

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

4:13 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops31h 42m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 10/20

4:20 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops41h 51m

$1,403

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

7:32 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops34h 53m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 10/28

10:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$1,428

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

5:16 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops33h 14m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 9/2

4:30 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$1,613
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

6:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/25

4:30 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$1,614

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

5:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/25

4:30 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$1,614

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

6:00 am-3:00 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 8/27

4:45 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$1,619

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

7:02 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 6/25

9:25 am-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,629

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Deals found on 5/4

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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

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,063). 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 6, 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
1,207 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,458 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,684 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,669 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,809 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Tokyo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Tokyo can take about 33h 14m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,613. The distance between Des Moines and Tokyo is about 6092 mi.

  • 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. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $918, and Delta, from $951. United Airlines is priced at 34% 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,063). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tokyo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Tokyo. 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 May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$840Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$951Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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