What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat?

United Airlines and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat

What airlines fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Barcelona-El Prat Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:30 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:50 am - 10:35 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

18h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$575KLM

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

6:13 am - 8:35 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

19h 22m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:50 am - 9:44 amBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

29h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$579Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

10:24 am - 8:35 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

15h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County New York John F Kennedy Intl

10:50 am - 10:35 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

18h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$579Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

8:00 am - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

18h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:35 pm - 7:16 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

36h 41m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$690United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

18h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:35 pm - 2:41 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

32h 06m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$694United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 22

11:23 am - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

14h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:30 am - 5:33 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

17h 03m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$701United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

6:00 am - 8:50 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

19h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:00 am - 10:47 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

18h 47m1 stop Miami

$726American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

5:00 am - 7:05 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

19h 05m1 stop Miami

10:40 am - 6:54 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

15h 14m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$726American Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18

9:26 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

18h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:20 pm - 12:14 amBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

18h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$987British Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

2:01 pm - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

13h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

12:20 pm - 6:56 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

13h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,156British Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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United Airlines

Nov 6

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

18h 00m

2 stops

BCN9:00 amBarcelona-El Prat

Nov 13

BCN1:35 pmBarcelona-El Prat

36h 41m

2 stops

DSM7:16 pmDes Moines

$690

United Airlines

Feb 9

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

18h 35m

3 stops

BCN9:35 amBarcelona-El Prat

Feb 22

BCN1:35 pmBarcelona-El Prat

32h 06m

2 stops

DSM2:41 pmDes Moines

$694

United Airlines

Nov 7

DSM11:23 amDes Moines

14h 37m

2 stops

BCN9:00 amBarcelona-El Prat

Nov 14

BCN7:30 amBarcelona-El Prat

17h 03m

2 stops

DSM5:33 pmDes Moines

$701

KLM flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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KLM

Nov 9

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

20h 10m

1 stop

BCN8:40 amBarcelona-El Prat

Nov 24

BCN10:50 amBarcelona-El Prat

18h 45m

1 stop

DSM10:35 pmDes Moines

$575

KLM

Nov 11

DSM11:36 amDes Moines

14h 04m

1 stop

BCN8:40 amBarcelona-El Prat

Nov 15

BCN11:25 amBarcelona-El Prat

16h 48m

2 stops

DSM9:13 pmDes Moines

$652

KLM

Nov 7

DSM4:07 pmDes Moines

35h 18m

2 stops

BCN10:25 amBarcelona-El Prat

Nov 14

BCN7:55 pmBarcelona-El Prat

32h 18m

2 stops

DSM9:13 pmDes Moines

$673

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Mon 11/9

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10:50 am-10:35 pm

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10:24 am-8:35 am

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8:00 am-9:00 am

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Fri 11/13

1:35 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops36h 41m

$690

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8:00 am-9:35 am

3 stops18h 35m

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Mon 2/22

1:35 pm-2:41 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$694

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Sat 11/7

11:23 am-9:00 am

2 stops14h 37m

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Sat 11/14

7:30 am-5:33 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$701

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Wed 11/4

6:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop19h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/11

11:00 am-10:47 pm

1 stop18h 47m

$726

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Des Moines

Sun 11/8

5:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 11/18

10:40 am-6:54 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$726

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Des Moines

Mon 10/5

9:26 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 29m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 10/20

12:20 pm-12:14 am

1 stop18h 54m

$987

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Mon 10/5

2:01 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 54m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/9

12:20 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$1,156

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $759 to $882.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $575.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Des Moines is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of December, then book flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Des Moines during February instead. Flights to Barcelona-El Prat Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in December, still average around $0.

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You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.

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Best Price Found	$336
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $336. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $575.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 11h 30m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How far is Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat by plane?
Des Moines and Barcelona-El Prat are 4663.0 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Barcelona-El Prat Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Barcelona-El Prat Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Des Moines and Barcelona-El Prat Airport, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 41% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 32% and British Airways with 27%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $483	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,248 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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