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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubai (DXB) from $1,199

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — DXB
May 19 — May 261
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Dubai (DXB). 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 14, 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,264

Round-trip from

$896
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dubai?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 44%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Dubai?

Flights from Des Moines to Dubai lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Dubai in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $762.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Dubai (DSM - DXB)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 3% on flights from Des Moines to Dubai by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to Dubai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Des Moines and Dubai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've come across from Des Moines to Dubai. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 9/1111:13 amDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 12mQatar Airways
Tue 10/15:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,199
Thu 6/69:54 amDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 01mQatar Airways
Wed 6/125:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,840
Fri 6/289:54 amDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 01mQatar Airways
Sat 7/65:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$2,259
Sun 6/96:13 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops41h 42mQatar Airways
Sat 6/155:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,407

Cheap Emirates flights from Des Moines to Dubai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Des Moines and Dubai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Emirates flights departing from Des Moines and landing in Dubai. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 9/113:19 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop18h 51mEmirates
Tue 10/19:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 52mEmirates
Deal found 5/13$1,256
Thu 6/62:54 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop19h 51mEmirates
Wed 6/129:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/12$2,052
Fri 6/283:25 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop18h 45mEmirates
Sat 7/69:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 34mEmirates
Deal found 5/14$2,211
Tue 5/283:10 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Mon 6/109:35 amDXB - DSM
1 stop21h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/13$2,588
Sun 6/92:54 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop19h 51mEmirates
Sun 6/169:35 amDXB - DSM
1 stop21h 27mEmirates
Deal found 5/12$2,911
Sun 6/93:10 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Sat 6/159:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 49mEmirates
Deal found 5/12$10,607

Cheap Des Moines to Dubai flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Dubai specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Prices were last updated on May 14, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Dubai in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/98:00 amDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/152:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,313
Tue 5/288:00 amDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Sun 6/92:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops41h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 5/13$1,314
Tue 5/2811:30 amDSM - DXB
3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/92:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,353
Tue 5/2812:14 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/109:20 amDXB - DSM
2 stops21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,781
Thu 6/67:00 amDSM - DXB
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/112:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,788
Thu 6/69:54 amDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 01mQatar Airways
Wed 6/125:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,840
Thu 6/67:00 amDSM - DXB
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/129:20 pmDXB - DSM
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,998
Sun 6/93:59 pmDSM - DXB
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/165:15 pmDXB - DSM
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,013
Sun 6/911:30 amDSM - DXB
3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/152:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,028

Des Moines to Dubai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Dubai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Dubai in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 9/1111:13 amDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 12mQatar Airways
Tue 10/15:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,199
Mon 11/1111:59 amDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 56mQatar Airways
Sun 12/111:25 pmDXB - DSM
2 stops45h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,205
Wed 9/113:19 pmDSM - DXB
1 stop18h 51mEmirates
Tue 10/19:55 amDXB - DSM
1 stop20h 52mEmirates
Deal found 5/13$1,256
Wed 9/116:05 amDSM - DXB
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/301:55 amDXB - DSM
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,257
Mon 11/118:00 amDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/301:30 amDXB - DSM
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,264
Sun 6/98:00 amDSM - DXB
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/142:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops21h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,313
Tue 5/288:00 amDSM - DXB
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Sun 6/92:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops41h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 5/13$1,314
Tue 5/2811:30 amDSM - DXB
3 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/92:00 amDXB - DSM
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,353
Mon 11/1111:30 amDSM - DXB
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/301:30 amDXB - DSM
3 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,389

Find flights from Des Moines to Dubai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Dubai 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 2,632,958 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2024.

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$1,199 - $2,051

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Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops25h 12m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/1

2 stops25h 04m

$1,199

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

1 stop18h 51m

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/1

1 stop20h 52m

$1,256

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops27h 30m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/30

2 stops26h 35m

$1,257

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Sun 6/9

2 stops25h 35m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/15

2 stops28h 44m

$1,313

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 5/28

2 stops26h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

2 stops41h 27m

$1,314

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 5/28

3 stops26h 05m

Dubai Intl

Sun 6/9

2 stops28h 44m

$1,353

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Tue 5/28

2 stops25h 56m

Dubai Intl

Mon 6/10

2 stops21h 38m

$1,781

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Thu 6/6

2 stops26h 01m

Dubai Intl

Wed 6/12

2 stops25h 28m

$1,840

Des MoinesDubai Intl

DSM - DXB

DSMDXB

Des Moines

Fri 6/28

3 stops46h 10m

Dubai Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops29h 14m

$2,051

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Deals found on 5/13

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dubai. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Dubai flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Dubai by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Dubai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Dubai is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,485. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dubai (average of $896). Flying from Des Moines to Dubai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,293). 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.

January

$896

February

$918

March

$938

April

$933

May

$955

June

$1,293

July

$1,261

August

$1,041

September

$903

October

$928

November

$952

December

$1,042

Temperature and rainfall in Dubai by month

Plan your trip to Dubai by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DXB

Temperature

64.4 - 95 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated May 14, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Dubai, such as Qatar Airways, Emirates and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,403 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,959 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,936 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,957 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Dubai for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Dubai for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,199, but on average you can expect to pay $1,793.

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

    Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Dubai, with prices starting at $1,199. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,256 and $1,257, respectively. Qatar Airways is 1% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Dubai?

    Air Canada, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Dubai.

  • What does DSM to DXB mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Dubai Intl Airport is DXB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dubai that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Dubai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Dubai with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Dubai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dubai that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Dubai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Dubai?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Dubai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Dubai flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Dubai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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