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Flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Houston, about 10h 44m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 44m
Des Moines to Frankfurt at a glance
Fastest journey10h 44mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Houston
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Frankfurt
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DSM Chicago (ORD) FRA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 39m connection19:15 ORD09:59 FRAUnited Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) FRA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Sun15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 09m connection19:15 IAH11:27 FRAMesa Airlines + United Airlines
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DSM Denver (DEN) FRA
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Fri14:30 DSM15:11 DEN2h 49m connection18:00 DEN10:58 FRAFrontier Airlines + Lufthansa
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
- 7,334 km4,554 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 44mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hFrankfurt vs Des Moines
- Currency in Frankfurt
- EUR
- Airports
- DSM → FRA, HHN
Flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Houston and Denver. 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 Des Moines to Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,334 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Denver (DEN) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Frankfurt?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.
