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Flights from Munich to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Munich to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 11h 21m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 21m
MUCDSMORD

Munich to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey11h 21mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Munich 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
MUC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon13:15 MUC15:33 ORD0h 57m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 21m
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MUC Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Wed10:15 MUC14:21 ATL2h 09m connection16:30 ATL17:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 09m
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MUC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon12:15 MUC14:48 DEN3h 27m connection18:15 DEN20:45 DSMLufthansa + United Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 30m
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MUC Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon09:15 MUC12:52 CLT4h 38m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 16m
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MUC Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu12:45 MUC16:42 IAH3h 33m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 21m
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MUC Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
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
11h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hDes Moines vs Munich
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MUC → DSM

Flights from Munich to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Munich to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta 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 Munich to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,638 km.
Where do you change planes between Munich and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Denver (DEN) and Charlotte (CLT). Lufthansa flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Munich and Des Moines?
Munich: Munich Airport (MUC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Munich and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Munich.

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