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$463+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYO
oct. 17 — oct. 241
ven. 10/17
ven. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Tokyo are usually found in September or February, booked 13 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 septembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$795
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$463
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$950
From Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
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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 septembre 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
dim. 9/218:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop23h 15mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/2310:25 amHND - DSM
1 stop26h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$846
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
lun. 9/298:00 amDSM - HND
3 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
jeu. 10/210:40 amHND - DSM
1 stop25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/298:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mANA
jeu. 10/210:40 amHND - DSM
1 stop15h 39mANA
Deal found 9/15$856
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mer. 9/176:00 amDSM - HND
2 stops19h 15mUnited Airlines
mer. 9/2410:25 amHND - DSM
1 stop17h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$863
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mer. 9/176:00 amDSM - NRT
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
mer. 9/245:00 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$864
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/228:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mANA
lun. 9/295:15 pmHND - DSM
1 stop18h 35mANA
Deal found 9/15$899
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/295:13 pmDSM - HND
2 stops30h 42mUnited Airlines
sam. 10/119:15 pmHND - DSM
2 stops27h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/229:08 amDSM - NRT
1 stop15h 47mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/294:30 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop17h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$907
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 9/228:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/293:50 pmHND - DSM
2 stops20h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$910
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
dim. 9/215:11 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 49mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/236:30 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop18h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$924
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
dim. 9/216:00 amDSM - NRT
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/235:10 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$929
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lun. 9/292:22 pmDSM - NRT
3 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 10/25:35 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$945

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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 septembre 17, 2025.
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

Price

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

jeu. 2/12

3:20 pm-5:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

ven. 2/20

6:05 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop19h 26m

$795

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

jeu. 2/12

9:04 am-3:40 pm

1 stop15h 36m

Tokyo Narita

ven. 2/20

5:05 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$877

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

5:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Tokyo Narita

mer. 3/4

5:35 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$889

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

mer. 11/5

5:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

mer. 11/26

10:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop15h 05m

$1,008

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

mar. 3/3

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

mar. 3/10

10:50 am-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$1,008

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

lun. 10/6

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

ven. 10/10

4:30 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$1,010

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

lun. 10/20

8:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

sam. 11/1

7:40 pm-1:38 pm

2 stops31h 58m

$1,012

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

lun. 10/6

5:56 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Tokyo Haneda

ven. 10/10

4:20 pm-9:19 am

2 stops30h 59m

$1,014

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

lun. 10/6

5:13 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops31h 02m

Tokyo Narita

ven. 10/10

4:40 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$1,014

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

dim. 12/7

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Tokyo Narita

jeu. 12/11

5:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$1,039

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Tokyo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

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 13 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 $807). 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 septembre 17, 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,559 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
964 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

SFO - NRT

ANA ground and flight crew are the best their is They are now officially my Airline of choice Crew are very attentive, friendly, sincere, helpful and respond to queries accurately, promptly and gives you the peace of mind when travelling Salute to the World’s Best Airline for me

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.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Tokyo can take about 15h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $877. The distance between Des Moines and Tokyo is about 6092 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 $814. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Japan Airlines, from $918, and United Airlines, from $975. Delta is priced at 32% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $593. However, be on the lookout for offers from Japan Airlines and American Airlines, 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 $807). 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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Discover the top 5 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 septembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$814Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Japan AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$975Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$977Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,059Average$1,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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