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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH) from $718

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — ATH
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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The best prices from Des Moines to Athens Eleftherios V. are usually found in November or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Athens (ATH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2024.

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May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,614

Round-trip from

$614
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From Des Moines to Athens Eleftherios V.
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Athens?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 52% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

Users have found that booking a flight from Des Moines to Athens at least 24 days early can save you up to 292% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 24 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Des Moines to Athens for as little as $1,471 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,947 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Athens?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Athens. Flights to Athens from Des Moines in November are about $1,127 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $475.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ATH?

When flying from Des Moines to Athens, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Des Moines to Athens flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Athens specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Prices were last updated on June 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 7/288:00 amDSM - ATH
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1312:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$885
Sun 7/2810:11 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 09mDelta
Tue 8/133:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/8$926
Sun 6/235:54 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops21h 21mDelta
Fri 7/53:30 pmATH - DSM
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/8$1,034
Thu 6/206:13 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops24h 07mBritish Airways
Thu 6/275:45 pmATH - DSM
2 stops31h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/6$1,044
Wed 7/3110:11 amDSM - ATH
2 stops24h 54mAir France
Mon 8/128:40 pmATH - DSM
2 stops31h 50mAir France
Deal found 6/7$1,071
Thu 6/205:54 amDSM - ATH
1 stop19h 31mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/275:45 pmATH - DSM
2 stops31h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$1,107
Sun 7/283:48 pmDSM - ATH
2 stops18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:35 amATH - DSM
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,141
Sun 7/285:48 amDSM - ATH
1 stop19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1311:35 amATH - DSM
1 stop18h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,143
Wed 7/319:58 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 22mIberia
Mon 8/1210:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 09mIberia
Deal found 6/7$1,173

Des Moines to Athens 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Athens in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Athens in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/112:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops35h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$718
Mon 10/216:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/16:30 amATH - DSM
2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$841
Wed 10/96:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/221:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$857
Sun 7/288:00 amDSM - ATH
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1312:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$885
Sun 8/411:11 amDSM - ATH
1 stop15h 34mDelta
Wed 8/146:30 amATH - DSM
2 stops23h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/8$920
Mon 8/57:28 amDSM - ATH
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Wed 8/146:30 amATH - DSM
2 stops20h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/8$925
Sun 7/2810:11 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 09mDelta
Tue 8/133:15 pmATH - DSM
2 stops30h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/8$926
Thu 9/198:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/271:10 pmATH - DSM
2 stops33h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/7$938
Mon 8/58:30 amDSM - ATH
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/157:45 amATH - DSM
1 stop38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$953

One-way flights to Athens from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Athens. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Des Moines to Athens can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Des Moines to Athens should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 6/206:00 amDSM - ATH
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$842
Thu 6/2011:30 amDSM - ATH
3 stops19h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/8$3,337

Find flights from Des Moines to Athens within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.

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$718 - $1,129

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Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

2 stops19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops35h 08m

$718

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

1 stop15h 34m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 8/14

2 stops23h 49m

$920

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 8/5

2 stops42h 35m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 8/15

1 stop38h 05m

$953

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

1 stop12h 48m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/13

1 stop18h 44m

$954

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Sun 8/4

2 stops20h 11m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/13

2 stops29h 29m

$959

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 9/16

2 stops20h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 9/23

2 stops42h 12m

$989

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

1 stop12h 48m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 8/13

1 stop18h 44m

$1,004

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Mon 10/21

1 stop15h 41m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 11/1

2 stops38h 39m

$1,050

Des MoinesAthens Eleftherios V.

DSM - ATH

DSMATH

Des Moines

Wed 10/9

3 stops17h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/22

3 stops23h 47m

$1,129

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Athens. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Athens. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Athens?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Athens. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Athens flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Athens

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Temperature and rainfall in Athens by month

Plan your trip to Athens by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ATH

Temperature

50 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated June 8, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Iberia and American Airlines from Des Moines to Athens to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,480 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,715 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,718 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,680 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,333 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Athens for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Athens for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $718, but on average you can expect to pay $939.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Athens, with prices starting at $718. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Iberia, with the lowest prices starting at $920 and $954, respectively. United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does DSM to ATH mean?

    Great question - DSM to ATH just means Des Moines Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Athens that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Athens flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Athens flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Athens?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Athens flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Athens flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Athens flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/8.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Athens?

    Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Athens.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Athens?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Athens (average of $614). Flying from Des Moines to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,465). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Athens

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Athens. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,022,473 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$547Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$596Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$631Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$643Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$666Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$888Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$935Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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