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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Seoul (SEL) from $1,336

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 — SEL
May 13 — May 201
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Seoul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Seoul (SEL). 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 8, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,256
From Des Moines to Seoul (SEL)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Seoul?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 3% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Seoul.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Seoul (DSM - SEL)?

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

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Seoul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Seoul. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Des Moines to Seoul. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Fri 7/192:59 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops34h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/274:50 pmICN - DSM
2 stops35h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,742
Thu 6/66:05 amDSM - ICN
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/134:50 pmICN - DSM
2 stops18h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,136

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Seoul

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Seoul. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on American Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Seoul. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Sat 7/275:00 amDSM - ICN
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/35:25 pmICN - DSM
2 stops30h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,195
Fri 5/313:36 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops57h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/85:25 pmICN - DSM
2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,366
Thu 6/65:00 amDSM - ICN
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/135:25 pmICN - DSM
2 stops30h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,473

Cheap Des Moines to Seoul flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Seoul specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Seoul in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 6/66:05 amDSM - ICN
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/134:50 pmICN - DSM
2 stops18h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,136
Thu 6/65:00 amDSM - GMP
2 stops27h 00mJapan Airlines
Thu 6/137:55 amGMP - DSM
2 stops23h 48mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,146
Fri 5/315:00 amDSM - GMP
2 stops27h 00mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/87:55 amGMP - DSM
2 stops28h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/8$2,404
Thu 6/66:30 amDSM - ICN
1 stop20h 50mKorean Air
Thu 6/136:40 pmICN - DSM
1 stop36h 51mKorean Air
Deal found 5/7$2,410
Thu 6/65:00 amDSM - ICN
1 stop20h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/135:25 pmICN - DSM
2 stops30h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$2,473
Thu 6/69:54 amDSM - ICN
2 stops41h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/121:20 amICN - DSM
2 stops46h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$3,184
Wed 5/89:03 amDSM - ICN
2 stops41h 02mAir Canada
Wed 5/156:00 pmICN - DSM
2 stops19h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$6,281
Wed 5/812:23 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops36h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/155:25 pmICN - DSM
1 stop19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$10,272
Wed 5/85:48 pmDSM - ICN
1 stop31h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/155:25 pmICN - DSM
1 stop19h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$10,305

Des Moines to Seoul 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Seoul in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Des Moines to Seoul in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 9/116:18 amDSM - GMP
2 stops25h 42mJapan Airlines
Thu 9/267:55 amGMP - DSM
2 stops24h 09mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,336
Sat 11/22:09 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops36h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/206:35 pmICN - DSM
2 stops33h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,375
Sat 11/22:09 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops36h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/206:35 pmICN - DSM
1 stop19h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,376
Sat 10/194:00 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops35h 20mDelta
Wed 10/237:20 pmICN - DSM
2 stops30h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,378
Sat 10/194:00 pmDSM - ICN
1 stop33h 20mDelta
Wed 10/2310:35 amICN - DSM
1 stop20h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/7$1,379
Wed 9/116:37 pmDSM - ICN
1 stop19h 53mKorean Air
Mon 9/306:40 pmICN - DSM
1 stop17h 44mKorean Air
Deal found 5/8$1,426
Sat 11/26:07 pmDSM - GMP
2 stops38h 13mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/207:40 pmGMP - DSM
2 stops34h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,439
Fri 7/192:59 pmDSM - ICN
2 stops34h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/274:50 pmICN - DSM
2 stops35h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,742
Mon 12/235:56 amDSM - ICN
2 stops43h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/316:35 pmICN - DSM
2 stops32h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,825

Find flights from Des Moines to Seoul within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Seoul 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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$1,439 - $2,694

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Return

Price

Des MoinesSeoul Gimpo Intl

DSM - GMP

DSMGMP

Des Moines

Sat 11/2

2 stops38h 13m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops34h 03m

$1,439

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

2 stops34h 01m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops35h 29m

$1,742

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Sat 7/27

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 8/3

1 stop19h 52m

$2,002

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

1 stop18h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop19h 52m

$2,093

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

1 stop18h 35m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops29h 53m

$2,095

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Sat 7/27

1 stop20h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops30h 08m

$2,195

Des MoinesSeoul Gimpo Intl

DSM - GMP

DSMGMP

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

2 stops29h 40m

Seoul Gimpo Intl

Sat 7/27

2 stops32h 24m

$2,375

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Thu 6/6

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 6/13

1 stop36h 51m

$2,410

Des MoinesIncheon Intl

DSM - ICN

DSMICN

Des Moines

Sat 7/27

2 stops56h 04m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/2

2 stops34h 32m

$2,694

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Seoul. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Seoul flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 Seoul by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Seoul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Seoul is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,116. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Seoul (average of $1,225). Flying from Des Moines to Seoul in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,819). 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

$1,225

February

$1,279

March

$1,324

April

$1,346

May

$1,435

June

$1,786

July

$1,819

August

$1,517

September

$1,410

October

$1,412

November

$1,317

December

$1,569

Temperature and rainfall in Seoul by month

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

SEL

Temperature

35.6 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Korean Air from Des Moines to Seoul. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,478 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Seoul?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Seoul. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Seoul per day from 4 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Seoul for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Seoul for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Japan Airlines for just $1,439, but on average you can expect to pay $2,292.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Seoul round-trip from $1,439. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,742, and Delta, from $2,095.

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

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or Korean Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Seoul.

  • What does DSM to ICN mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while ICN stands for Incheon Intl 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. Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Seoul 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 Seoul?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Seoul 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 Seoul flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Seoul flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Seoul

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Korean AirCheapest$1,425Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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