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$841+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Cairo (CAI)

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cairo (CAI). 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,168
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$841
(Lufthansa)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,137
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1011:26 amDSM - CAI
2 stops30h 54mLufthansa
Fri 5/163:45 amCAI - DSM
2 stops22h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,168
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/115:50 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops23h 40mAir France
Sat 5/173:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Deal found 3/27$1,185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/66:47 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops36h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/203:55 amCAI - DSM
2 stops41h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,201
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/62:12 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops45h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 4/211:10 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops40h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,206
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 7/35:56 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops20h 24mIberia
Thu 7/1711:20 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops32h 26mIberia
Deal found 3/27$1,243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/176:31 pmDSM - CAI
2 stops22h 59mDelta
Wed 7/163:30 amCAI - DSM
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,546
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sun 6/111:53 amDSM - CAI
2 stops44h 52mBritish Airways
Fri 8/16:05 pmCAI - DSM
2 stops37h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:40 pmDSM - CAI
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/178:50 amCAI - DSM
3 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,675
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 7/311:25 amDSM - CAI
3 stops21h 10mAir Canada
Thu 7/175:25 amCAI - DSM
3 stops24h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,718

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cairo 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cairo that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

11:26 am-2:20 am

2 stops30h 54m

Cairo

Fri 5/16

3:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,168

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

5:50 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 40m

Cairo

Sat 5/17

3:30 am-5:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$1,185

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

6:47 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops36h 28m

Cairo

Sun 4/20

3:55 am-2:38 pm

2 stops41h 43m

$1,201

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

2:12 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops45h 08m

Cairo

Mon 4/21

1:10 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops40h 07m

$1,206

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 7/3

5:56 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops20h 24m

Cairo

Thu 7/17

11:20 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops32h 26m

$1,243

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Tue 6/17

6:31 pm-1:30 am

2 stops22h 59m

Cairo

Wed 7/16

3:30 am-8:42 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,546

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

11:53 am-4:45 pm

2 stops44h 52m

Cairo

Fri 8/1

6:05 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops37h 36m

$1,595

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

1:40 pm-8:30 am

3 stops34h 50m

Cairo

Sat 5/17

8:50 am-11:42 am

3 stops34h 52m

$1,675

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Thu 7/3

11:25 am-4:35 pm

3 stops21h 10m

Cairo

Thu 7/17

5:25 am-9:47 pm

3 stops24h 22m

$1,718

Des MoinesCairo

DSM - CAI

DSMCAI

Des Moines

Sun 5/11

3:34 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$841

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Cairo

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 Cairo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cairo 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-Cairo 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 Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Des Moines to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,310). 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 CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Cairo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 2% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Cairo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, 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 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. 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 Cairo. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,986 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Cairo. 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 Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,168, Lufthansa will fly you from Des Moines to Cairo and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air France and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,185 and $1,201, respectively. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Des Moines to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,310). 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 Cairo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cairo. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$971Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$1,070Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,124Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,197Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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