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$496 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Amsterdam (DSM-AMS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:30 am - 10:15 amDSM-AMS
16h 45m2 stops
11:55 am - 5:11 pmAMS-DSM
36h 16m2 stops
$603Air Canada
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Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 10
11:04 am - 5:55 amDSM-AMS
12h 51m1 stop
10:35 am - 9:15 pmAMS-DSM
17h 40m1 stop
$614KLM
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Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 10
7:00 am - 8:15 amDSM-AMS
19h 15m2 stops
12:40 pm - 9:15 pmAMS-DSM
15h 35m1 stop
$618Delta
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Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 10
11:30 am - 10:15 amDSM-AMS
16h 45m2 stops
7:20 am - 9:45 pmAMS-DSM
21h 25m3 stops
Tue, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 10
6:05 am - 9:20 amDSM-AMS
20h 15m1 stop
12:40 pm - 5:25 pmAMS-DSM
35h 45m2 stops
Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30
6:11 pm - 4:50 pmDSM-AMS
15h 39m2 stops
10:55 am - 11:03 pmAMS-DSM
19h 08m2 stops
$724American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30
6:00 am - 9:20 amDSM-AMS
20h 20m1 stop
9:15 am - 9:47 pmAMS-DSM
19h 32m2 stops
$725United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 27
6:00 am - 9:20 amDSM-AMS
20h 20m1 stop
12:15 pm - 1:56 pmAMS-DSM
32h 41m2 stops
$764United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 16
6:35 am - 8:15 amDSM-AMS
18h 40m1 stop
8:30 am - 8:33 pmAMS-DSM
19h 03m1 stop
$781Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 16
9:39 am - 8:40 amDSM-AMS
16h 01m1 stop
10:00 am - 11:09 pmAMS-DSM
20h 09m1 stop
$854American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sun, Aug 18

Flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, American Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $609. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Amsterdam round-trip flights on Air Canada from $603 and on KLM from $614.

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Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$496
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam was $496 for a one-way ticket and $603 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Amsterdam?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Amsterdam, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,266 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $903 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Amsterdam from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Amsterdam with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and AMS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Amsterdam from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Amsterdam

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Amsterdam. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10295 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

2.0 MediocreCraig, Jun 2024CVG - LGA
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3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Quick and efficient as always. Air France managed to loose and damage my luggage that never made it onto my KLM flight.

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

no issues at all... Kudos to the food. This time was really really good

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Information when booking said the flight would be with American Airlines but the flight was actualy with British Airways. Check in from Orlando was nice and quick. I agreed to put my cabin case in the checked luggage as it was a full flight. Case came back damaged (unable to put the handle down) so will have to dispose of it. Seats were quite cramped with very little leg room, even for economy. This was the experience of both the outgoing and return flight. Cabin crew were ok and flight time was punctual.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Missed this flight due to the first AA flight delay

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Amsterdam found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/5Thu
3 stops
25h 55mDSM-AMS
$496
9/4Wed
3 stops
33h 25mDSM-AMS
$555
9/5Thu
2 stops
38h 40mDSM-AMS
$570
9/2Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
18h 01mDSM-AMS
$609
9/2Mon
3 stopsAir Canada
16h 30mDSM-AMS
$615
9/5Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
31h 30mDSM-AMS
$682

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Des Moines - Amsterdam Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Amsterdam (AMS)Netherlands

Return flight deals:

Amsterdam - Des Moines

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