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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA) from $906

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 8/27. 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 — FRA
May 12 — May 191
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA). 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 7, 2024.

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June

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February

Average price

$1,094

Round-trip from

$722
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 38%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

February can be a great time to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $1,054. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $627. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (DSM - FRA)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Frankfurt. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Consider these cheap Air Canada flights we've found departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 8/279:06 amDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 59mAir Canada
Tue 9/105:35 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops29h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$906
Mon 8/268:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Tue 9/105:35 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops27h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$927
Sun 5/266:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/812:45 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$942
Sun 5/266:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/812:45 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop15h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$944
Thu 6/136:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Tue 6/255:05 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops24h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$974
Mon 8/2611:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 30mAir Canada
Mon 9/99:55 amFRA - DSM
2 stops31h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$977

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Frankfurt. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 8/277:07 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/109:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$925
Tue 8/277:36 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/119:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$929
Tue 9/246:18 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$930
Tue 9/246:04 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$931
Thu 6/135:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/259:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$966
Thu 6/135:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/259:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$971
Mon 8/266:12 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/99:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$975

Cheap Des Moines to Frankfurt flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Frankfurt specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/266:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/812:45 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$942
Sun 5/266:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 30mAir Canada
Sat 6/812:45 pmFRA - DSM
1 stop15h 59mAir Canada
Deal found 5/7$944
Thu 6/135:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/259:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop21h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$966
Thu 6/135:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/259:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops20h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$971
Thu 6/136:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 05mAir Canada
Tue 6/255:05 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops24h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$974
Sun 5/2612:20 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 30mAir France
Sat 6/810:40 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 34mAir France
Deal found 5/7$988
Thu 6/138:00 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/259:55 amFRA - DSM
2 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,154
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/89:55 amFRA - DSM
3 stops18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,577
Thu 6/1311:30 amDSM - FRA
3 stops18h 10mAir Canada
Tue 6/259:55 amFRA - DSM
3 stops18h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$2,626

Des Moines to Frankfurt 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Frankfurt in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 8/279:06 amDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 59mAir Canada
Tue 9/105:35 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops29h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$906
Tue 8/278:00 amDSM - FRA
1 stop15h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/115:05 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops28h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$911
Tue 8/277:07 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/109:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$925
Mon 8/268:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops20h 00mAir Canada
Tue 9/105:35 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops27h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 5/6$927
Tue 8/2711:04 amDSM - FRA
1 stop14h 36mDelta
Thu 9/1211:00 amFRA - DSM
1 stop18h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/6$928
Tue 8/277:36 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/119:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$929
Tue 9/246:18 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$930
Tue 9/246:04 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$931
Tue 8/276:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops19h 25mDelta
Wed 9/1111:50 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/5$932

Find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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$906 - $1,065

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Price

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

2 stops14h 59m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/10

2 stops29h 34m

$906

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

1 stop15h 30m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/11

2 stops28h 02m

$911

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

1 stop17h 13m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/10

1 stop19h 18m

$925

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 36m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/12

1 stop18h 24m

$928

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 8/25

2 stops15h 58m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/12

2 stops18h 24m

$941

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Mon 8/26

1 stop10h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/11

2 stops16h 36m

$945

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Mon 8/26

1 stop10h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/10

2 stops16h 47m

$948

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sun 8/25

1 stop16h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/12

2 stops30h 09m

$964

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 9/3

1 stop32h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/19

1 stop18h 24m

$1,065

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Deals found on 5/6

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon 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 Frankfurt by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $948. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport (average of $722). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,240). 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

$722

February

$742

March

$826

April

$813

May

$904

June

$1,240

July

$1,154

August

$997

September

$968

October

$846

November

$785

December

$780

Temperature and rainfall in Frankfurt by month

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

FRA

Temperature

33.8 - 64.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt. 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 Frankfurt. Reviews last updated May 7, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
10,810 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,598 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Finnair
7.8
Good
1,379 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Virgin Atlantic
7.7
Good
740 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,779 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,810 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Frankfurt. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You should not have trouble finding flights to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Frankfurt am Main per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Frankfurt am Main. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just $906, but on average you can expect to pay $935.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $906 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $911 and $925 round-trip. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does DSM to FRA mean?

    DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while FRA stands for Frankfurt am Main Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Frankfurt flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Frankfurt flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/7.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt. 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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$643Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$686Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest$802Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest$975Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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