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$438+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ATH
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$715
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$810
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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 January 16, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/82:14 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 10/137:40 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 42mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/15$614
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/126:00 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops23h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 2/187:45 amATH - DSM
2 stops22h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$715
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 3/26:50 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/912:55 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$736
This Ticket 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:32 amDSM - ATH
2 stops22h 03mKLM
Sun 3/96:00 amATH - DSM
2 stops22h 11mKLM
Deal found 1/16$738
This Kissandfly.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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops32h 55mLufthansa
Sun 3/912:55 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$762
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:15 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops17h 30mDelta
Sat 3/83:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops24h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/16$779
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:10 amDSM - ATH
2 stops32h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/162:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops38h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/14$865
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1211:35 amDSM - ATH
3 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Tue 2/186:35 amATH - DSM
3 stops22h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 1/15$949
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 - ATH
2 stops17h 30mAir France
Sat 3/83:25 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 02mAir France
Deal found 1/16$988
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:09 pmDSM - ATH
1 stop13h 01mIberia
Sat 5/108:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 30mIberia
Deal found 1/15$1,082
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:00 amDSM - ATH
1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/131:00 pmATH - DSM
1 stop15h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,274

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 January 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 2/12

6:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops23h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/18

7:45 am-10:28 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$715

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

6:50 pm-12:55 am

2 stops22h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/9

12:55 pm-10:43 am

2 stops28h 48m

$736

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

10:32 am-4:35 pm

2 stops22h 03m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/9

6:00 am-8:11 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$738

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

11:04 am-1:10 pm

2 stops42h 06m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/10

9:05 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$747

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

8:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops32h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/9

12:55 pm-10:43 am

2 stops28h 48m

$762

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/8

3:25 am-8:11 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$779

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

8:10 am-12:55 am

2 stops32h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 3/16

2:15 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$865

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 2/12

11:35 am-1:30 pm

3 stops17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 2/18

6:35 am-9:23 pm

3 stops22h 48m

$949

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

12:15 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/8

3:25 am-3:27 pm

2 stops20h 02m

$988

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

2:09 pm-11:10 am

1 stop13h 01m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 5/10

8:15 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$1,082

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Athens

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 Athens in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Athens flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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

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

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 January 10, 2025.

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 $1,424). 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 January 16, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $717. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $738 and $762, respectively. British Airways is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $1,424). 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$551Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$632Average$1,837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$700Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$753Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$904Average$1,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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