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Flights from Des Moines to Munich

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Munich. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 10h 52m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 52m
DSMMUCORD

Des Moines to Munich at a glance

Fastest journey10h 52mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Munich

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) MUC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 24m connection21:45 ORD12:52 MUCUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 52m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) MUC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Lufthansa
Fri13:45 DSM16:45 CLT3h 15m connection20:00 CLT09:54 MUCAmerican Airlines + Lufthansa
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 09m
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DSM Denver (DEN) MUC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Fri14:30 DSM15:11 DEN2h 49m connection18:00 DEN11:30 MUCFrontier Airlines + Lufthansa
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 00m
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4
DSM Atlanta (ATL) MUC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 38m
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DSM Houston (IAH) MUC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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DSM Orlando (MCO) MUC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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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
7,638 km4,743 miles
Journey time
10h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hMunich vs Des Moines
Currency in Munich
EUR
Airports
DSM → MUC

Flights from Des Moines to Munich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Munich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte 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 Munich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,638 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Munich?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), 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 Munich?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Munich: Munich Airport (MUC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Munich?
Munich is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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