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$478+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Spain

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DSM — MAD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Spain (ES0). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$584
(Finnair)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Spain
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Spain. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 11/176:00 amDSM - BCN
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/2612:15 pmBCN - DSM
2 stops40h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$567
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:54 amDSM - BCN
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2611:00 amBCN - DSM
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$580
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/187:25 amDSM - MAD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2511:35 amMAD - DSM
1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/16:54 amDSM - BCN
1 stop18h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1011:00 amBCN - DSM
1 stop19h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/188:00 amDSM - MAD
2 stops18h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/2511:15 amMAD - DSM
2 stops17h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$599
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:16 pmDSM - BCN
2 stops17h 19mAir Canada
Thu 3/1311:45 amBCN - DSM
2 stops17h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$661
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 3/316:20 pmDSM - BCN
2 stops16h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 4/68:40 pmBCN - DSM
2 stops28h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$662
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/166:16 pmDSM - MAD
2 stops20h 34mBritish Airways
Sun 3/236:05 pmMAD - DSM
2 stops49h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/317:20 amDSM - MAD
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Thu 4/2410:05 amMAD - DSM
1 stop16h 09mDelta
Deal found 1/20$743
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/295:22 pmDSM - BCN
1 stop32h 58mDelta
Thu 4/249:00 amBCN - DSM
1 stop17h 14mDelta
Deal found 1/20$745
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:00 amDSM - MAD
1 stop18h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/1412:30 pmMAD - DSM
2 stops16h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$754
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Fri 3/286:45 pmDSM - BCN
2 stops16h 45mLufthansa
Tue 4/2212:00 pmBCN - DSM
2 stops16h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$847

Find flights from Des Moines to Spain within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Spain 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 January 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

7:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop19h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/25

11:35 am-10:28 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$584

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

8:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/25

11:15 am-9:23 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$599

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

8:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 3/10

12:00 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$617

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

3:15 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/13

11:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$632

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

5:16 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 3/13

11:45 am-11:25 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$661

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

6:20 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/6

8:40 pm-5:44 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$662

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

6:16 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops20h 34m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/23

6:05 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops49h 42m

$668

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

5:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop21h 45m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/6

12:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$740

Des MoinesMadrid

DSM - MAD

DSMMAD

Des Moines

Mon 3/31

7:20 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 4/24

10:05 am-7:14 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$743

Des MoinesBarcelona

DSM - BCN

DSMBCN

Des Moines

Sat 3/29

5:22 pm-8:20 am

1 stop32h 58m

Barcelona-El Prat

Thu 4/24

9:00 am-7:14 pm

1 stop17h 14m

$745

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Spain

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Spain from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Spain

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Spain (average of $543). Flying from Des Moines to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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 ES?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Spain. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 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 Spain as you normally would.

Rainfall in Spain by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Spain ranges from 0.8 - 3.6 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Spain when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Spain by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Spain, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Spain

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Spain. 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 Spain. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada and American Airlines from Des Moines to Spain by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Aer Lingus
7.1
Good
1,082 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 Spain?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Spain. 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 Spain one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $643. Air Canada flights start at $699 while deals on British Airways start at $703 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Spain is Des Moines - Madrid Barajas. You may also consider Des Moines - Barcelona-El Prat or Des Moines - Sevilla.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Spain (average of $543). Flying from Des Moines to Spain in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,130). 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 Spain

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Spain. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$454Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$481Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$576Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$589Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$600Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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