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$657+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Zagreb (ZAG)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ZAG
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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman are usually found in October or April, booked 9 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Zagreb

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Zagreb (ZAG). 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

$587
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$792
From Des Moines to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Zagreb
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Zagreb. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septembre 17, 2025.

This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/135:32 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops15h 33mKLM
mer. 11/56:30 amZAG - DSM
2 stops17h 22mKLM
Deal found 9/16$657
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/3010:00 amDSM - ZAG
2 stops22h 35mDelta
jeu. 11/66:30 amZAG - DSM
2 stops18h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/15$681
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/302:13 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 11/66:30 amZAG - DSM
2 stops18h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$715
This Air France 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/305:54 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops13h 36mMultiple Airlines
mer. 10/226:00 amZAG - DSM
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$725
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.
ven. 10/316:50 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
ven. 11/76:15 amZAG - DSM
2 stops39h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$742
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.
mar. 9/301:00 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
mer. 10/226:15 amZAG - DSM
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$796
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:36 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/2011:20 amZAG - DSM
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$808
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/306:00 amDSM - ZAG
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
dim. 10/126:00 amZAG - DSM
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$858
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. 10/51:33 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops17h 42mUnited Airlines
dim. 10/126:00 amZAG - DSM
2 stops39h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$863
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/303:15 pmDSM - ZAG
3 stops16h 35mAir Canada
jeu. 11/69:50 amZAG - DSM
3 stops18h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$909

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Zagreb that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

lun. 10/13

5:32 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

mer. 11/5

6:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$657

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

jeu. 10/30

10:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

jeu. 11/6

6:30 am-5:44 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$681

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

jeu. 10/30

2:13 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 02m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

jeu. 11/6

6:30 am-5:44 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$715

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

5:54 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

mer. 10/22

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$725

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

ven. 10/31

8:02 am-10:15 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

ven. 11/7

6:15 am-2:19 pm

2 stops39h 04m

$742

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

1:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

mer. 10/22

6:15 am-10:28 pm

2 stops23h 13m

$796

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

6:36 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 04m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

lun. 10/20

11:20 am-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$808

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 9/30

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

dim. 10/12

6:00 am-12:19 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$858

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

dim. 10/5

1:33 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops17h 42m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

dim. 10/12

6:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops39h 23m

$863

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

jeu. 10/30

3:15 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops16h 35m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

jeu. 11/6

9:50 am-9:32 pm

3 stops18h 42m

$909

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Deals found on 9/16

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Zagreb, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Zagreb

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Zagreb. 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 Zagreb. Reviews last updated septembre 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Zagreb, such as Delta, KLM, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    KLM and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Zagreb in just under 15h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 02m. Des Moines and Zagreb are separated by a distance of 5014 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Zagreb round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($741), Delta ($743), and Lufthansa ($792) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Zagreb. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Zagreb for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Zagreb?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Zagreb 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 Zagreb?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Zagreb (average of $641). Flying from Des Moines to Zagreb in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,257). 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 Zagreb

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Zagreb. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$743Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$792Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$853Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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