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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATH - DSM
    17h 32m
    $338–1,233

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ATH - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    19h 23m
    $385–1,133

  3. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane ATH - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    21h 13m
    $405–1,065

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane ATH - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 51m
    $350–1,167

  5. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane ATH - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    22h 13m
    $491–1,685

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$309Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,712.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 32m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) 5 times a day.

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