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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

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?

February can be a great time to fly to Frankfurt am Main 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 by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
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 am Main 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main 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.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
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 am Main flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the flights available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
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 am Main within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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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$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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. 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 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 am Main

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Temperature and rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip to Frankfurt am Main 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, 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 am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Delta and Air Canada from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

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?

    If you book a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main per day from 5 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 for under $1,000?

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

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at $687. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $688 and $893, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does DSM to FRA mean?

    DSM and FRA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to FRA refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN), Karlsruhe Söllingen Airport (FKB), Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), Saarbruecken Ensheim Airport (SCN), Mannheim City Airport (MHG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 am Main.

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main?

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

    The Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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?

    American Airlines, Delta and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main (average of $722). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
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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