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$441+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Japan

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FUK
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$920
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$441
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,143
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Japan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Japan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 9/15:45 amDSM - HND
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Thu 9/114:20 pmHND - DSM
1 stop14h 17mDelta
Deal found 2/20$804
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 9/19:09 amDSM - NRT
1 stop15h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/115:10 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops19h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$833
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 9/18:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1510:55 pmHND - DSM
2 stops29h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$838
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:00 amDSM - NRT
1 stop19h 15mJapan Airlines
Thu 9/116:15 pmNRT - DSM
1 stop17h 41mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$859
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 9/175:25 amDSM - NRT
2 stops21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:10 pmNRT - DSM
2 stops17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$907
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2111:29 amDSM - HND
1 stop18h 36mANA
Fri 2/286:20 pmHND - DSM
1 stop31h 17mANA
Deal found 2/20$920
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 4/205:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop19h 40mJapan Airlines
Tue 4/2911:30 amHND - DSM
1 stop17h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/21$939
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 4/206:00 amDSM - HND
2 stops19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/2910:55 amHND - DSM
1 stop19h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$948
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/75:43 amDSM - OKA
2 stops23h 57mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/148:40 pmOKA - DSM
2 stops31h 53mJapan Airlines
Deal found 2/21$961
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 9/110:55 amDSM - HND
2 stops21h 55mKorean Air
Sun 9/142:00 amHND - DSM
2 stops33h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 2/21$1,028
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:00 amDSM - HND
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:30 amHND - DSM
2 stops19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,046
This Japan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Japan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:25 amDSM - OKA
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1212:40 pmOKA - DSM
2 stops19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$1,095

Find flights from Des Moines to Japan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Japan 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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Japan

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 2/25

8:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 3/3

6:20 pm-10:33 am

1 stop31h 13m

$920

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Tue 2/25

5:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Tokyo Narita

Mon 3/3

5:30 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$924

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 2/25

5:45 am-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Tokyo Haneda

Mon 3/3

7:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$927

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

5:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 4/29

11:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop17h 03m

$939

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 4/29

10:55 am-4:43 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$948

Des MoinesOkinawa

DSM - OKA

DSMOKA

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

5:43 am-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Okinawa Naha

Mon 4/14

8:40 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$961

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

7:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Tokyo Haneda

Fri 3/14

8:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop28h 40m

$1,027

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - HND

DSMHND

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

5:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Tokyo Haneda

Tue 4/15

11:30 am-4:43 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$1,046

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

5:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Tokyo Narita

Tue 4/29

6:10 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$1,103

Des MoinesTokyo

DSM - NRT

DSMNRT

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

8:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Tokyo Narita

Sat 6/7

3:50 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops39h 52m

$1,187

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Japan

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Japan (average of $866). Flying from Des Moines to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,687). 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 Japan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Japan ranges from 2.0 - 8.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Japan when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Japan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Japan, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Japan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Japan. 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 Japan. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Des Moines to Japan by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,037 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,275 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Japan. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $441 on Japan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $450 and United Airlines from $476 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Japan is Des Moines - Tokyo Narita. You may also consider Des Moines - Tokyo Haneda or Des Moines - Okinawa Naha.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Japan (average of $866). Flying from Des Moines to Japan in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,687). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Japan

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Japan. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$814Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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