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$317+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AMS
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol are usually found in October or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Amsterdam

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Amsterdam (AMS). 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 January 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$638
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$317
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Amsterdam. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/146:50 pmDSM - AMS
2 stops56h 25mAir Canada
Fri 2/2811:55 amAMS - DSM
2 stops36h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1611:29 amDSM - AMS
1 stop14h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/2811:55 amAMS - DSM
2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$644
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 2/1612:25 pmDSM - AMS
1 stop12h 50mKLM
Fri 2/2810:10 amAMS - DSM
1 stop14h 02mKLM
Deal found 1/15$662
This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:15 pmDSM - AMS
1 stop11h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 3/912:30 pmAMS - DSM
1 stop14h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/16$670
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/56:00 pmDSM - AMS
2 stops14h 10mBritish Airways
Mon 3/179:00 pmAMS - DSM
2 stops47h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/14$673
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:15 pmDSM - AMS
1 stop11h 35mAir France
Sun 3/99:55 amAMS - DSM
1 stop18h 54mAir France
Deal found 1/16$687
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 3/238:10 amDSM - AMS
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/3112:35 pmAMS - DSM
2 stops36h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$688
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/511:30 amDSM - AMS
3 stops23h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 3/177:00 amAMS - DSM
2 stops21h 49mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/14$707
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 2/2812:15 pmDSM - AMS
2 stops15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/91:05 pmAMS - DSM
2 stops15h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$746
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 5/207:25 amDSM - AMS
1 stop20h 05mDelta
Wed 5/2810:35 amAMS - DSM
1 stop13h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/14$956
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/296:45 pmDSM - AMS
2 stops14h 30mLufthansa
Sat 4/268:00 amAMS - DSM
2 stops17h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$965
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2012:15 pmDSM - AMS
2 stops20h 45mAer Lingus
Wed 1/229:35 amAMS - DSM
2 stops19h 33mAer Lingus
Deal found 1/16$1,437

Find flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

6:50 pm-10:15 am

2 stops56h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 2/28

11:55 am-5:31 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$638

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

11:03 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 17m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 3/25

11:55 am-2:32 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$645

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop11h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 3/9

12:30 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$670

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop11h 35m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 3/9

9:55 am-10:49 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$687

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

11:29 am-9:20 am

1 stop14h 51m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Fri 2/28

11:40 am-10:37 am

1 stop29h 57m

$690

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Thu 2/6

11:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/11

9:55 am-5:36 pm

1 stop14h 41m

$712

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Thu 2/6

8:00 am-10:05 am

3 stops19h 05m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Tue 2/11

11:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops29h 40m

$716

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Wed 3/26

11:27 am-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Thu 4/24

7:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$738

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Fri 2/28

12:15 pm-10:40 am

2 stops15h 25m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sun 3/9

1:05 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$746

Des MoinesAmsterdam

DSM - AMS

DSMAMS

Des Moines

Thu 7/3

4:03 pm-8:00 am

1 stop32h 57m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Sat 7/12

10:55 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$1,633

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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 Amsterdam in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Amsterdam. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Amsterdam, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Amsterdam by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Amsterdam ranges from 1.2 - 3.9 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Amsterdam when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Amsterdam by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Amsterdam, 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 60.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of February, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Amsterdam

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Amsterdam. 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 Amsterdam. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
664 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Amsterdam. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Air Canada, at $638, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Amsterdam.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Air Canada is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam one-way?

    $427 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Scandinavian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and KLM, with prices starting from $462 and $463, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam (average of $604). Flying from Des Moines to Amsterdam in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,196). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Amsterdam

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$603Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$648Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$737Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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