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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH) from $866

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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — ATH
May 9 — May 161
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The best prices from Des Moines to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or February, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH). 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 May 4, 2024.

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Average price

$1,616

Round-trip from

$614
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Athens?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 52% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

Users have found that booking a flight from Des Moines to Athens at least 24 days early can save you up to 292% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Des Moines to Athens for as little as $1,471 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,947 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Athens?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Athens. Flights to Athens from Des Moines in November are about $1,135 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $475.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Athens (DSM - ATH)?

When flying from Des Moines to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Athens

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Athens. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Athens. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Mon 10/213:28 pmDSM - ATH
3 stops39h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/112:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops39h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$866
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/17:05 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$930
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/16:40 amATH - DSM
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$932
Mon 10/213:28 pmDSM - ATH
3 stops43h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/16:40 amATH - DSM
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$958
Wed 10/98:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/221:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$996

Cheap Iberia flights from Des Moines to Athens

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Iberia for the route between Des Moines and Athens. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Iberia flights we've found from Des Moines to Athens. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 10/2111:18 amDSM - ATH
1 stop14h 07mIberia
Fri 11/18:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 29mIberia
Deal found 5/3$1,085
Fri 6/219:54 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 31mIberia
Sun 6/3011:00 pmATH - DSM
2 stops26h 43mIberia
Deal found 5/3$2,129
Fri 6/219:54 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 31mIberia
Sun 6/3011:40 amATH - DSM
1 stop18h 18mIberia
Deal found 5/3$2,413

Cheap Des Moines to Athens flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Athens specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops32h 14mAir Canada
Fri 6/2812:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops41h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 5/4$1,178
Mon 6/175:14 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops53h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2812:35 pmATH - DSM
1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,370
Mon 6/1711:30 amDSM - ATH
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/282:00 pmATH - DSM
3 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,394
Mon 6/1711:30 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2812:35 pmATH - DSM
1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,553
Fri 6/2111:30 amDSM - ATH
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Sun 6/301:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,560
Fri 6/216:41 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 04mLufthansa
Sun 6/307:20 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 24mLufthansa
Deal found 5/4$1,667
Fri 6/2111:30 amDSM - ATH
3 stops17h 40mAir Canada
Sun 6/302:00 pmATH - DSM
3 stops28h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3$1,878
Fri 6/2111:30 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/301:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,909
Sat 5/43:25 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops43h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/712:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops37h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,915

Des Moines to Athens 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Athens in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 10/213:28 pmDSM - ATH
3 stops39h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/112:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops39h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$866
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/17:05 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$930
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/16:40 amATH - DSM
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$932
Mon 10/213:28 pmDSM - ATH
3 stops43h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/16:40 amATH - DSM
2 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$958
Wed 10/98:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/221:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$996
Mon 10/218:00 amDSM - ATH
3 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/112:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,052
Sat 10/1911:04 amDSM - ATH
2 stops25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/267:55 amATH - DSM
2 stops22h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,068
Mon 10/2111:18 amDSM - ATH
1 stop14h 07mIberia
Fri 11/18:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 29mIberia
Deal found 5/3$1,085
Wed 10/96:18 amDSM - ATH
1 stop19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/228:00 pmATH - DSM
2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,086

Find flights from Des Moines to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Athens 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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

3 stops39h 17m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops39h 36m

$866

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

3 stops21h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops32h 41m

$1,052

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

1 stop14h 07m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops32h 29m

$1,085

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/9

1 stop19h 07m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/22

2 stops28h 19m

$1,086

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

1 stop20h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops33h 37m

$1,097

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

3 stops17h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

3 stops29h 05m

$1,243

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/9

2 stops20h 52m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 10/21

2 stops25h 52m

$1,371

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sat 10/19

1 stop14h 07m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/26

1 stop18h 04m

$1,398

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/9

1 stop15h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/22

1 stop17h 24m

$1,483

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Athens. Price data was last updated on May 3, 2024.
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Athens. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Athens by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Athens by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Athens is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,187. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $614). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,570). 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.

January

$733

February

$745

March

$802

April

$708

May

$1,033

June

$1,570

July

$1,332

August

$1,109

September

$1,056

October

$793

November

$632

December

$614

Temperature and rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. 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 Athens. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Iberia and Air Canada from Des Moines to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,604 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,709 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Athens for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Athens for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $866, but on average you can expect to pay $1,214.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $866. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Iberia and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,085 and $1,086, respectively. United Airlines is 23% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Athens?

    Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Athens.

  • What does DSM to ATH mean?

    Great question - DSM to ATH just means Des Moines Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Athens?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Athens flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$891Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air CanadaCheapest$935Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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