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$448+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Germany

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DSM — FRA
ene. 21 — ene. 281
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Germany (DE0). 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 enero 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$668
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$469
(Booking.com)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Germany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Germany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/36:50 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/109:00 pmMUC - DSM
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$668
This Netflights 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/35:34 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 06mVirgin Atlantic
mar. 2/1811:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop17h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/16$673
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/275:19 amDSM - BER
2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/37:15 pmBER - DSM
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$675
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/36:45 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops29h 40mAir Canada
mar. 2/189:45 amFRA - DSM
2 stops42h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$677
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/34:00 pmDSM - HAM
2 stops18h 55mBritish Airways
lun. 3/106:45 pmHAM - DSM
2 stops49h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/16$686
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/26:50 pmDSM - MUC
2 stops32h 00mAir Canada
dom. 3/911:50 amMUC - DSM
2 stops36h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$687
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/185:06 amDSM - CGN
2 stops23h 19mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/2512:00 pmCGN - DSM
2 stops16h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$694
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/312:55 pmDSM - DUS
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
lun. 3/104:05 pmDUS - DSM
2 stops36h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$695
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/181:41 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop13h 39mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/259:45 amFRA - DSM
2 stops34h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$695
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/36:50 pmDSM - MUC
1 stop10h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/103:15 pmMUC - DSM
2 stops32h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$696
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.
mar. 3/185:06 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 09mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/2510:50 amFRA - DSM
1 stop18h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$698
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/1811:35 amDSM - CGN
3 stops18h 30mAir Canada
mar. 3/252:40 pmCGN - DSM
3 stops26h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/16$700

Find flights from Des Moines to Germany within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Germany 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 enero 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

mié. 3/12

5:45 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 15m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

mar. 3/25

11:00 am-10:49 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$643

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

lun. 2/3

5:34 am-8:40 am

1 stop20h 06m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 2/18

11:40 am-10:31 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$673

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

lun. 2/3

6:45 pm-7:25 am

2 stops29h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 2/18

9:45 am-9:23 pm

2 stops42h 38m

$677

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

mié. 2/19

6:35 am-7:30 am

1 stop17h 55m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

mié. 2/26

10:20 am-9:56 pm

1 stop18h 36m

$680

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

lun. 2/3

8:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 2/18

5:10 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$682

Des MoinesMunich

DSM - MUC

DSMMUC

Des Moines

mié. 2/19

11:29 am-9:25 am

2 stops14h 56m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

mié. 2/26

11:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops40h 33m

$683

Des MoinesHamburg

DSM - HAM

DSMHAM

Des Moines

lun. 3/3

4:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Hamburg

lun. 3/10

6:45 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops49h 37m

$686

Des MoinesCologne

DSM - CGN

DSMCGN

Des Moines

mar. 3/18

5:06 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 19m

Cologne Köln/Bonn

mar. 3/25

12:00 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$694

Des MoinesDüsseldorf

DSM - DUS

DSMDUS

Des Moines

lun. 3/3

12:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Duesseldorf Intl

lun. 3/10

4:05 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops36h 46m

$695

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

mar. 3/18

5:06 am-7:15 am

1 stop20h 09m

Frankfurt am Main

mar. 3/25

10:50 am-10:51 pm

1 stop18h 01m

$698

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Germany

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 DE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Germany. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Germany as you normally would.

Rainfall in Germany by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Germany 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 Germany when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Germany by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Germany, 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 Germany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Germany. 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 Germany. Reviews last updated enero 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada and United Airlines from Des Moines to Germany by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,487 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Germany?

    If you book a flight to Germany from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $469. Virgin Atlantic flights start at $523 while deals on Lufthansa start at $1,056 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Germany?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Munich Franz Josef Strauss or Des Moines - Hamburg, Des Moines - Frankfurt am Main is the most popular route from Des Moines to Germany.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Germany (average of $729). Flying from Des Moines to Germany in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,112). 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 Germany

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Germany. 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$585Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$642Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$658Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$753Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$855Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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