Cheap Flights from DSM to CGN: When to Fly from Des Moines to Cologne

 

The cheapest times to fly from DSM to CGN are

• January 1st to May 13th (except the week of April 2nd)
• October 22nd to December 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from DSM to CGN is mid November. Prices can be as high as $1926 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $838 for Tuesday flights around mid November.

 

When to Fly to Cologne

Flying from Des Moines, IA (DSM) to Cologne (CGN) will usually cost between $957 to $1548 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid November with an average ticket price of $996. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1634. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $638 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1188 can be considered a good price for a round-trip DSM to CGN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the DSM to CGN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the DSM to CGN flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Des Moines. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Cologne, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Des Moines. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $124 (10%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1114. Return trip prices are from the CGN to DSM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from DSM to CGN can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 9 hour 2 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from DSM to CGN while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking DSM to CGN

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from DSM to CGN — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from DSM to CGN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, American, British Airways, Delta, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, SWISS, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Koeln Bonn Airport to Des Moines International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4476 miles or 7203 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from DSM to CGN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop DSM to CGN flight is about 9 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Des Moines, IA and Cologne?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 15 available flights from DSM to CGN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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