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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Germany by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Frankfurt

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane DSM - FRA
    12h 10m
    €452–1,328

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Frankfurt

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane FOD - FRA
    13h 6m
    €252–931

  3. Fly Des Moines to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane DSM - DUS
    13h 13m
    €443–1,630

  4. Fly Des Moines to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane DSM - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain train
    18h 35m
    €525–1,933

Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€412Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Germany?

Delta, Lufthansa, and four other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Frankfurt (FRA) twice daily.

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