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$612+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to the United Arab Emirates

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DXB
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,005
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$612
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,200
From Des Moines to United Arab Emirates
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($492 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/111:10 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/185:50 amDXB - DSM
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,005
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:35 amDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/171:55 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,125
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/103:25 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop18h 45mEmirates
Wed 9/179:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Deal found 7/28$1,163
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:25 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops19h 20mAir Canada
Fri 9/191:25 amDXB - DSM
2 stops43h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,193
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:09 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 16mQatar Airways
Wed 9/175:50 amDXB - DSM
2 stops21h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,219

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Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

1:10 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/18

5:50 am-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,005

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

11:35 am-6:35 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/17

1:55 am-9:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$1,125

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

3:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/17

9:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,163

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

3:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/19

1:25 am-12:23 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,193

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

4:09 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 16m

Dubai Intl

Wed 9/17

5:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,219

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-8:55 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$612

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

8:55 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$659

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

9:08 am-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$927

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

3:25 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,014

Des MoinesDubai

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

6:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops40h 20m

$4,669

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Deals found on 7/28

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AE?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Des Moines to the United Arab Emirates have to say. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,607 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,837 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates?

    For a flight from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $659. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates (average of $811). Flying from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,349). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to United Arab Emirates. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$1,091Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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