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$700+ 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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TYO
May 13 — May 201
Wed 5/13
Wed 5/20
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 April 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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
Mon 8/1710:30 am
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$851
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/303:20 pm
DSM
-
HND
1 stop15h 55m
ANA
Wed 5/135:15 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop35h 09m
ANA
Deal found 4/8$1,337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Thu 4/305:30 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops18h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 5/134:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop13h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 4/305:30 am
DSM
-
HND
2 stops23h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 5/135:15 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop18h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,350
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/105:30 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops19h 55m
ANA
Wed 5/204:30 pm
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop13h 45m
ANA
Deal found 4/9$1,353
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:06 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop15h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/135:00 pm
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/105:27 am
DSM
-
HND
1 stop18h 53m
Delta
Wed 5/204:20 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop14h 46m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$1,383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 5/105:30 am
DSM
-
NRT
2 stops19h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 5/215:05 pm
NRT
-
DSM
2 stops17h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/9$1,388
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/92:33 pm
DSM
-
HND
1 stop33h 47m
Delta
Wed 5/206:25 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop16h 11m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$1,392
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:29 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop15h 56m
Japan Airlines
Thu 8/279:45 am
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop19h 23m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,395
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Mon 8/319:00 am
DSM
-
HND
1 stop18h 30m
Japan Airlines
Fri 9/111:00 pm
HND
-
DSM
1 stop17h 22m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,400
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Mon 8/177:29 am
DSM
-
NRT
1 stop15h 56m
Japan Airlines
Fri 8/289:45 am
NRT
-
DSM
1 stop17h 07m
Japan Airlines
Deal found 4/8$1,402

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 April 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$851
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$700
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,260
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Tokyo (TYO) flight deals.
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Tokyo (TYO)
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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 ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 April 13, 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

Thu 4/30

5:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/13

4:30 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$1,346

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 8/25

4:30 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$1,440

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

5:45 am-4:15 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 8/26

4:20 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$1,445

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Tokyo Haneda

Thu 8/27

4:05 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$1,445

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

8:52 am-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 7/29

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,447

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

3:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Tokyo Narita

Wed 5/13

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops43h 39m

$1,473

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

3:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 8/27

9:25 am-2:45 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,483

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

5:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Tokyo Haneda

Sun 8/23

5:15 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$1,489

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

11:23 am-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 8/25

5:15 pm-12:34 am

1 stop21h 19m

$1,489
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

9:14 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Tokyo Narita

Thu 8/27

4:30 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$1,490

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Tokyo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 $1,277). 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 April 13, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown ANA,Japan Airlines, 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.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,779 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,411 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,579 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,573 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
1,171 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Alejandro,Apr 2026

SFO - HND

Food was good, not exceptional. On my second flight, Tokyo to Hiroshima, a single cup of coffee was offered, not a bag of pretzels or cookies. Granted, the flight was only an hour and a half, but this seems stingy.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Tokyo can take about 18h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,346. 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 $918. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $951, and ANA, from $977. Japan Airlines is priced at 28% 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 $1,277). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tokyo

Discover the top 4 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 April 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$951Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$977Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,042Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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