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Flights from Athens to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Athens to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 12h 51m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 51m
ATHDSMORD

Athens to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey12h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Athens to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ATH Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon12:45 ATH15:45 ORD0h 45m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 51m
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ATH Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon12:30 ATH16:42 CLT0h 48m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 01m
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ATH Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed10:00 ATH14:44 ATL1h 46m connection16:30 ATL17:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 24m
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ATH Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue14:30 ATH18:37 DFW2h 38m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 22m
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ATH Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 33m
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ATH New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,128 km5,668 miles
Journey time
12h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-8hDes Moines vs Athens
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ATH → DSM

Flights from Athens to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Athens to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Athens to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,128 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Des Moines?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Athens and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 8 hours behind Athens.

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