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Flights from Frankfurt to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Frankfurt to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 11h 06m door to door (75 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 06m
Frankfurt to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey11h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Frankfurt 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.
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FRA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat13:00 FRA14:49 ORD1h 11m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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FRA Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon15:00 FRA16:59 DEN1h 16m connection18:15 DEN20:45 DSMLufthansa + United Airlines
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FRA Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed10:45 FRA14:30 ATL2h 00m connection16:30 ATL17:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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FRA Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu11:00 FRA14:26 DFW2h 34m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
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FRA Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu14:15 FRA17:38 IAH2h 37m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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FRA Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon09:30 FRA12:43 CLT4h 47m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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
- 11h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hDes Moines vs Frankfurt
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- FRA, HHN → DSM
Flights from Frankfurt to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Frankfurt to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver 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 Frankfurt to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,334 km.
Where do you change planes between Frankfurt and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). Lufthansa flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Frankfurt and Des Moines?
Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Frankfurt.
