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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA) from $687

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 8/21. 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 — FRA
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt

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 June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$1,545

Round-trip from

$722
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From Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 43%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

February can be a great time to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $1,044. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $627. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Des Moines to Frankfurt flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Frankfurt specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/210:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$816
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/29:15 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$827
Sun 6/2311:53 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 32mDelta
Tue 7/210:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/6$832
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Wed 7/310:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$845
Thu 6/2010:14 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 36mAir France
Fri 7/510:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 34mAir France
Deal found 6/6$849
Sun 6/235:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 56mDelta
Wed 7/37:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/6$850
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Thu 7/410:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/6$859
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Wed 7/37:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/6$863
Thu 6/2010:14 amDSM - FRA
2 stops15h 46mAir France
Fri 7/510:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 34mAir France
Deal found 6/6$876

Des Moines to Frankfurt 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Frankfurt in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 8/2111:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 50mLufthansa
Wed 8/2810:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$687
Wed 8/218:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2812:45 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$688
Wed 8/2111:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2812:20 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$692
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/210:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$816
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/29:15 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$827
Sun 6/2311:53 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 32mDelta
Tue 7/210:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/6$832
Wed 6/195:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Wed 7/310:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop31h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/6$845
Thu 6/2010:14 amDSM - FRA
1 stop16h 36mAir France
Fri 7/510:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 34mAir France
Deal found 6/6$849
Sun 6/235:54 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 56mDelta
Wed 7/37:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/6$850

Des Moines to Frankfurt flights leaving soon

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Check out these flights departing soon from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Sat 6/156:32 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 18mDelta
Wed 6/267:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops20h 42mDelta
Deal found 6/5$913
Sat 6/156:21 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Wed 6/267:05 amFRA - DSM
2 stops20h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/5$944
Sat 6/1511:30 amDSM - FRA
1 stop19h 35mLufthansa
Wed 6/2610:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 54mLufthansa
Deal found 6/5$997
Sat 6/158:00 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/269:25 amFRA - DSM
3 stops19h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/5$1,378
Sat 6/1511:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/269:25 amFRA - DSM
3 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,495

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Budget

$687 - $1,313

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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

1 stop12h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/28

1 stop17h 52m

$687

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

2 stops17h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/28

1 stop14h 20m

$688

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

2 stops16h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/28

2 stops16h 22m

$692

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

2 stops21h 14m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 7/29

2 stops18h 13m

$893

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 8/21

2 stops15h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 8/28

3 stops17h 40m

$899

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

2 stops21h 07m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 7/19

2 stops18h 11m

$916

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 6/26

1 stop20h 45m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 7/19

2 stops18h 11m

$917

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

1 stop16h 39m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 7/29

2 stops21h 00m

$1,097

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 7/21

3 stops17h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 7/28

3 stops18h 34m

$1,313

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt

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Temperature and rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

FRA

Temperature

33.8 - 64.4 °F

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 June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with British Airways, Delta and Air Canada from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,720 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
7,044 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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 $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $687, but on average you can expect to pay $980.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $1,000?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

  • 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 Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $687 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and British Airways, starting at $688 and $893 round-trip. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $722). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,168). 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
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DeltaCheapest$590Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$630Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$802Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$975Average$1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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