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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
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MUC Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
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.





