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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main from $847

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 11/15. 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.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt am Main (FK0). 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 3, 2024.

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February

Average price

$1,398

Round-trip from

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

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 84%.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $1,161. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $553. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

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

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 9/104:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/259:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$923
Tue 9/247:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$925
Tue 9/246:04 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$929
Tue 9/246:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$931
Fri 10/47:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/259:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$975
Sun 9/227:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1310:45 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$976
Fri 10/47:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/259:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$979
Sun 9/226:18 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1310:45 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$981
Wed 5/1512:23 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/29:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$995

Cheap Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Air Canada flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 9/109:06 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 04mAir Canada
Wed 9/252:20 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops31h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$927
Tue 5/148:00 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/58:20 amFRA - DSM
3 stops20h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,020
Wed 5/158:00 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Thu 6/69:25 amFRA - DSM
3 stops19h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,022
Thu 5/168:00 amDSM - FRA
2 stops16h 05mAir Canada
Mon 6/39:55 amFRA - DSM
2 stops42h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,047
Fri 5/178:00 amDSM - FRA
3 stops17h 10mAir Canada
Wed 6/58:20 amFRA - DSM
3 stops20h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,070

Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Frankfurt am Main in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 11/156:45 pmDSM - FRA
1 stop12h 35mLufthansa
Fri 11/2910:45 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$847
Fri 11/156:45 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops28h 35mLufthansa
Fri 11/2910:45 amFRA - DSM
1 stop13h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 5/1$850
Fri 11/1511:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2912:50 pmFRA - DSM
2 stops17h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$852
Tue 9/104:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/249:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$923
Tue 9/107:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/249:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$925
Tue 9/104:20 pmDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/249:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops19h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$927
Tue 9/246:04 amDSM - FRA
2 stops18h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
1 stop19h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$929
Tue 9/246:30 amDSM - FRA
2 stops17h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/39:20 amFRA - DSM
2 stops15h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$931
Sun 9/227:10 amDSM - FRA
1 stop17h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/1310:45 amFRA - DSM
1 stop14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$976

Find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 9/10

2 stops18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/25

1 stop19h 18m

$923

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 9/10

2 stops16h 04m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 9/25

2 stops31h 06m

$927

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

1 stop13h 15m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 9/26

1 stop12h 36m

$928

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 8/27

2 stops19h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 9/10

2 stops17h 34m

$932

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Sat 8/31

2 stops32h 08m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 9/16

2 stops30h 32m

$947

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

3 stops17h 10m

Frankfurt am Main

Fri 5/31

2 stops18h 44m

$1,009

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Thu 5/16

1 stop12h 43m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 6/6

1 stop17h 54m

$1,048

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Tue 5/14

2 stops12h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Mon 6/3

2 stops16h 08m

$1,072

Des MoinesFrankfurt am Main

DSM - FRA

DSMFRA

Des Moines

Fri 5/17

2 stops13h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Sun 6/2

1 stop18h 40m

$1,089

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 Frankfurt am Main by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $986. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main (average of $722). Flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,253). 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

$828

April

$819

May

$928

June

$1,253

July

$1,163

August

$1,000

September

$973

October

$846

November

$783

December

$780

Temperature and rainfall in Frankfurt am Main by month

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

FRA

Temperature

33.8 - 64.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Frankfurt am Main

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Frankfurt am Main. 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 am Main. Reviews last updated May 3, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
10,858 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
1,608 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
1,376 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
744 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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
7.6
Good
1,792 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

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

    If you book a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $923, but on average you can expect to pay $951.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Frankfurt am Main, with prices starting at $923. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $927 and $928, respectively. These flights start at 20% 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?

    American Airlines, Delta and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main.

  • What does DSM to FRA mean?

    DSM and FRA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to FRA refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Cologne Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN), Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), Karlsruhe Söllingen Airport (FKB), Saarbruecken Ensheim Airport (SCN), Mannheim City Airport (MHG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main that include hotel bookings?

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

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    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 am Main.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main?

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

    The Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt am Main. 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
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