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$626+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Southeast Europe

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DSM — ATH
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Round-trip from

$719
(United Airlines)

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$626
(United)

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November

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 23, 2025.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/211:38 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/91:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$719
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/25:45 amDSM - ATH
1 stop17h 55mKLM
mié. 4/910:30 amATH - DSM
1 stop20h 29mKLM
Deal found 2/22$723
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/25:45 amDSM - ATH
1 stop17h 55mVirgin Atlantic
mié. 4/910:30 amATH - DSM
1 stop20h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/22$731
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/211:38 amDSM - ATH
3 stops17h 37mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/91:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$742
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/206:45 pmDSM - CLJ
2 stops14h 35mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/22:20 pmCLJ - DSM
2 stops35h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$767
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mar. 4/811:38 amDSM - ZAG
2 stops19h 37mLufthansa
mar. 4/151:20 pmZAG - DSM
2 stops15h 32mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$778
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mar. 4/811:38 amDSM - SJJ
2 stops17h 12mLufthansa
mar. 4/156:15 amSJJ - DSM
2 stops22h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$796
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mar. 4/811:27 amDSM - OTP
2 stops16h 43mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/157:00 amOTP - DSM
2 stops18h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$804
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mar. 4/86:47 pmDSM - OTP
2 stops15h 48mLufthansa
mar. 4/156:05 amOTP - DSM
2 stops23h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$806
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mar. 4/86:35 pmDSM - ZAG
2 stops21h 10mKLM
mar. 4/158:20 amZAG - DSM
2 stops19h 53mKLM
Deal found 2/22$816
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/296:45 pmDSM - SJJ
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 4/122:40 pmSJJ - DSM
2 stops38h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$816
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mar. 4/86:47 pmDSM - CLJ
2 stops14h 28mLufthansa
mar. 4/151:45 pmCLJ - DSM
2 stops16h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 2/22$821

Find flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe 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 febrero 23, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Southeast Europe

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Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

11:38 am-2:00 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 4/9

1:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

$719

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

5:45 am-7:40 am

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 4/9

10:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$723

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

5:45 am-7:40 am

1 stop17h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 4/9

10:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop20h 29m

$731

Des MoinesAthens

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

11:38 am-1:15 pm

3 stops17h 37m

Athens Eleftherios V.

mié. 4/9

1:10 pm-10:40 am

2 stops29h 30m

$742

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 4/8

11:38 am-2:15 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

mar. 4/15

1:20 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$778

Des MoinesSarajevo

DSM - SJJ

DSMSJJ

Des Moines

mar. 4/8

11:38 am-11:50 am

2 stops17h 12m

Sarajevo Butmir

mar. 4/15

6:15 am-9:52 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$796

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

mar. 4/8

11:27 am-12:10 pm

2 stops16h 43m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 4/15

7:00 am-5:06 pm

2 stops18h 06m

$804

Des MoinesBucharest

DSM - OTP

DSMOTP

Des Moines

mar. 4/8

6:47 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops15h 48m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

mar. 4/15

6:05 am-9:52 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$806

Des MoinesZagreb

DSM - ZAG

DSMZAG

Des Moines

mar. 4/8

6:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman

mar. 4/15

8:20 am-9:13 pm

2 stops19h 53m

$816

Des MoinesSarajevo

DSM - SJJ

DSMSJJ

Des Moines

sáb. 3/29

6:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 25m

Sarajevo Butmir

sáb. 4/12

2:40 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$816

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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 Southeast Europe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Europe ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Southeast Europe when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Southeast Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Europe, 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 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Southeast Europe. 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 Southeast Europe. Reviews last updated febrero 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe, such as Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,203 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
653 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
1,448 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,746 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Southeast Europe is Des Moines - Zagreb Franjo Tuđman. You may also consider Des Moines - Athens Eleftherios V. or Des Moines - Sarajevo Butmir.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Southeast Europe (average of $679). Flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,382). 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 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Southeast Europe

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Southeast Europe. 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 febrero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$551Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$551Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$632Average$1,598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$688Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$719Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$750Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$772Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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