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$1,105+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangkok

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BKK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Bangkok are usually found in August or September, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Bangkok (TH1). 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 April 17, 2025.

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$1,280
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Average price

$1,399
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Bangkok
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Bangkok. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 11/46:53 amDSM - BKK
2 stops25h 37mDelta
Sun 11/1611:15 pmBKK - DSM
2 stops35h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/17$1,105
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:00 amDSM - BKK
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:20 pmBKK - DSM
2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,138
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amDSM - BKK
2 stops28h 40mKorean Air
Mon 6/1611:30 pmBKK - DSM
2 stops33h 38mKorean Air
Deal found 4/17$1,280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:00 amDSM - BKK
3 stops51h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/187:10 amBKK - DSM
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,383
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:52 pmDSM - BKK
2 stops36h 33mQatar Airways
Mon 11/178:10 amBKK - DSM
2 stops51h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,419
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 8/109:35 amDSM - BKK
2 stops31h 55mFinnair
Wed 8/207:05 amBKK - DSM
2 stops47h 26mFinnair
Deal found 4/16$1,671
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/258:00 amDSM - BKK
2 stops24h 25mAir India
Fri 5/3010:25 pmBKK - DSM
2 stops28h 24mAir India
Deal found 4/17$1,920
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/17:01 amDSM - BKK
2 stops30h 04mKLM
Sat 6/72:35 amBKK - DSM
2 stops30h 33mKLM
Deal found 4/17$2,304
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/13:01 pmDSM - BKK
2 stops40h 24mEmirates
Sat 6/72:40 amBKK - DSM
2 stops31h 42mEmirates
Deal found 4/17$3,530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/255:18 amDSM - BKK
2 stops29h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/78:05 amBKK - DSM
3 stops27h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$4,420
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:00 amDSM - BKK
2 stops32h 35mANA
Tue 4/291:55 pmBKK - DSM
2 stops40h 11mANA
Deal found 4/17$6,542

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Bangkok 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Bangkok that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-11:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 6/16

11:30 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,280

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

8:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 8/19

3:40 am-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$1,333

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

5:25 pm-1:05 am

2 stops43h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 8/20

9:50 am-10:14 am

2 stops36h 24m

$1,473

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 8/10

9:35 am-5:30 am

2 stops31h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 8/20

7:05 am-6:31 pm

2 stops47h 26m

$1,671

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

8:07 am-11:55 pm

3 stops51h 48m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-10:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

$1,899

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 5/30

10:25 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,920

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

12:59 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops35h 56m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 6/20

3:30 am-8:13 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$2,282

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:01 am-1:05 am

2 stops30h 04m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 6/7

2:35 am-9:08 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$2,304

Des MoinesBangkok

DSM - BKK

DSMBKK

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

3:01 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops40h 24m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 6/7

2:40 am-10:22 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$3,530

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Deals found on 4/17

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Bangkok

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Bangkok

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Bangkok. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Bangkok is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bangkok (average of $958). Flying from Des Moines to Bangkok in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Bangkok. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Des Moines to Bangkok by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Bangkok?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bangkok. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Bangkok flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Bangkok by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bangkok ranges from 0.4 - 12.6 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 12.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Bangkok when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Bangkok by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bangkok, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 78.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bangkok

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bangkok. 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 Bangkok. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Bangkok?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Bangkok. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Bangkok per day from 10 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Bangkok round-trip from $1,280. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Finnair, from $1,870, and United Airlines, from $1,899. Korean Air is currently priced 10% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bangkok (average of $958). Flying from Des Moines to Bangkok in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 10 airlines flying from Des Moines to Bangkok

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Bangkok. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$974Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,133Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,134Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,147Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,228Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
FinnairCheapest$1,288Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$1,289Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,325Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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