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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ATH - DSM
    17h 42m
    $728–2,532

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    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
    20h 7m
    $377–1,336

  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 41m
    $396–1,366

  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
    24h 23m
    $388–1,372

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$701Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Des Moines, IA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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