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$508+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH)

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 2/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH). 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 December 18, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$732
(Bravofly)

One-way from

$508
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,664
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:58 amDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 47mBritish Airways
Mon 1/67:35 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$2,048
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/315:50 amDSM - ATH
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/53:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:00 amDSM - ATH
3 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/67:05 amATH - DSM
2 stops39h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$2,520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/215:44 amDSM - ATH
2 stops28h 51mDelta
Thu 1/212:50 pmATH - DSM
2 stops30h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$2,746
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2111:29 amDSM - ATH
3 stops20h 56mAir Canada
Thu 1/27:00 amATH - DSM
3 stops22h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$4,136

Find flights from Des Moines to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Athens 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 December 18, 2024.

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Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

6:45 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/29

12:50 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops17h 02m

$732

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

11:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$753

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

12:15 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/29

7:55 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops29h 04m

$757

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

11:35 am-1:30 pm

3 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 1/29

6:15 am-9:52 pm

3 stops23h 37m

$758

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

10:32 am-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/28

3:25 am-5:36 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$761

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

10:32 am-1:45 pm

2 stops19h 13m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 1/28

3:25 am-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$769

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:00 pm-1:15 am

2 stops47h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/8

2:15 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$820

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:45 pm-12:55 am

2 stops46h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 2/8

1:25 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops40h 27m

$823

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

2:14 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops38h 56m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/21

7:45 am-10:22 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$1,395

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 4/12

5:45 am-7:40 am

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/20

10:30 am-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 54m

$1,590

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Athens in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Athens flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Athens flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Athens 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-Athens flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Athens. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,430). 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 Athens by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Athens by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,504 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,309 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $732. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $757 and $758, respectively. Lufthansa is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $508 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $560 and $870, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Athens 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 Athens?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,430). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Athens. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$551Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$632Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$700Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$753Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$904Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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