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$719+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FRA
abr. 2 — abr. 91
mié. 4/2
mié. 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 marzo 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$899
(Gotogate)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$871
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 28, 2025.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
mar. 12/21:45 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/105:10 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops28h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$719
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/27:13 amDSM - FRA
1 stop18h 37mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/1010:55 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$725
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.
jue. 5/88:07 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 03mAir Canada
jue. 5/159:55 amFRA - DSM
2 stops42h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$899
This Flighttix 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/811:26 amDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 04mLufthansa
jue. 5/1512:40 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop16h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$936
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/85:13 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 32mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/1510:55 amFRA - DSM
1 stop32h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$945
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/114:04 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops15h 01mBritish Airways
dom. 5/186:40 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$981
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.
lun. 3/316:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops32h 55mAer Lingus
mié. 4/28:40 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops28h 09mAer Lingus
Deal found 3/27$1,196
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/62:14 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop11h 41mVirgin Atlantic
vie. 8/2210:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/27$1,639
This WestJet 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/2512:00 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops38h 50mWestJet
mié. 5/282:25 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops50h 12mWestJet
Deal found 3/27$3,988
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/2511:26 amDSM - FRA
3 stops23h 19mScandinavian Airlines
lun. 6/27:00 amFRA - DSM
3 stops22h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$6,717

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 marzo 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Frankfurt

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

jue. 5/8

8:07 am-8:10 am

2 stops17h 03m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 5/15

9:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops42h 57m

$899

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

jue. 5/8

8:07 am-8:00 am

2 stops16h 53m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 5/15

12:40 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$927

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

vie. 5/9

8:07 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 48m

Frankfurt am Main

vie. 5/16

9:55 am-2:41 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$933

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

jue. 5/8

11:26 am-6:30 am

1 stop12h 04m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 5/15

12:40 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop16h 12m

$936

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

jue. 5/8

5:13 am-8:45 am

1 stop20h 32m

Frankfurt am Main

jue. 5/15

10:55 am-12:21 pm

1 stop32h 26m

$945

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 5/11

4:04 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops15h 01m

Frankfurt am Main

dom. 5/18

6:40 am-5:43 pm

2 stops18h 03m

$981

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mié. 8/6

2:14 pm-8:55 am

1 stop11h 41m

Frankfurt am Main

vie. 8/22

10:40 am-5:38 pm

1 stop13h 58m

$1,639

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 5/25

12:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops38h 50m

Frankfurt am Main

mié. 5/28

2:25 pm-9:37 am

2 stops50h 12m

$3,988

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

dom. 5/25

11:26 am-5:45 pm

3 stops23h 19m

Frankfurt am Main

lun. 6/2

7:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops22h 30m

$6,717

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/27

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

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 Frankfurt in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Frankfurt am Main Airport 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-Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Frankfurt am Main Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Frankfurt am Main Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Frankfurt by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated marzo 28, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
634 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,325 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt am Main?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $899 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Lufthansa, starting at $933 and $936 round-trip. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,082). 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 Frankfurt

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt. 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 marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$540Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$658Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$682Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$797Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,074Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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