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$663+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 October 31, 2024.

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AranGrant
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AranGrant
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One-way from

$663
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/266:55 amDSM - FRA
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/310:15 amFRA - DSM
1 stop18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$899
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Thu 11/288:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop15h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/85:10 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops28h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31$933
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Thu 11/285:55 amDSM - FRA
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Sun 12/810:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Deal found 10/31$949
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:35 amDSM - FRA
1 stop18h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 12/279:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop18h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/30$1,074
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/137:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops19h 35mDelta
Fri 12/279:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 10/30$1,147
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/133:15 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops21h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/2611:25 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/29$1,171
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops40h 25mAir Canada
Fri 1/310:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops31h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$1,326
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:40 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/410:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$1,352
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/410:10 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 55mAer Lingus
Thu 11/710:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops36h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/30$1,613
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1111:25 amDSM - FRA
1 stop13h 00mLufthansa
Sat 11/1610:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 10/30$2,109

Find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

9:09 am-8:10 am

2 stops16h 01m

$663

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

11:30 am-6:30 am

1 stop12h 00m

$664

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

11:30 am-12:10 pm

3 stops17h 40m

$667

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 11/26

6:55 am-8:50 am

1 stop18h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 12/3

10:15 am-10:01 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$899

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 11/28

8:00 am-6:35 am

1 stop15h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 12/8

5:10 pm-2:21 pm

2 stops28h 11m

$933

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 11/28

5:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop19h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 12/8

10:40 am-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$949

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

6:35 am-7:50 am

1 stop18h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/27

9:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$1,074

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops19h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 12/27

9:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$1,147

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

3:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 12/26

11:25 am-10:10 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$1,171

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 12/26

8:00 am-7:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 1/3

10:05 am-10:41 am

2 stops31h 36m

$1,326

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

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 Frankfurt in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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 Frankfurt

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Frankfurt from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $696). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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.

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,352 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Virgin Atlantic
7.6
Good
666 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $899, but on average you can expect to pay $1,258.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $899 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and KLM, starting at $933 and $949 round-trip. These flights start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $663. However, be on the lookout for offers from Lufthansa and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for a low price.

  • What does DSM to FRA mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while FRA stands for Frankfurt am Main Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $696). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,117). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt. 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$585Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$598Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$772Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$971Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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