What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow is to bus and fly which costs RUB 35000 - RUB 95000 and takes 27h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Moscow is to fly which takes 20h 26m and costs RUB 50000 - RUB 220000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Moscow?

The distance between Des Moines and Moscow is 8309 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Moscow?

It takes approximately 20h 26m to get from Des Moines to Moscow, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Moscow?

Moscow is 8h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:09 PM in Des Moines and 3:09 AM in Moscow.

Des Moines to Moscow - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Moscow by plane, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Moscow Vnukovo
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane DSM - VKO
20h 26m
₽51,498–211,916
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane ORD - VKO
28h 4m
₽31,999–119,434
Fly Des Moines to Zhukovsky International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA)plane DSM - ZIA
20h 48m
₽51,608–212,046
Fly Des Moines to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane DSM - SVO
23h 32m
₽61,753–172,096
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane FOD - SVO
23h 17m
₽38,682–102,353
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO)plane FOD - VKO
23h 38m
₽34,427–132,173
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)plane ORD - SVO
27h 54m
₽35,254–94,614

Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) flights

21Weekly Planes

23h 12mAverage Duration

₽54,169Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 8,309.1 km
Duration: 20h 26m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Moscow, Russia?

United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) 3 times a day.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Moscowby plane, car or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Moscow by plane, car, or bus

Fly Des Moines to Moscow Vnukovo

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo

Fly Des Moines to Zhukovsky International Airport

Fly Des Moines to Sheremetyevo International Airport

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Moscow Vnukovo

Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sheremetyevo International Airport