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

Air Canada and British Airways 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 Lufthansa 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 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 November 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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3:05 pm - 4:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

18h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

1:35 pm - 2:12 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

31h 37m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$730United Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 4

6:18 pm - 5:35 pmDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

16h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:15 pm - 9:35 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

39h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$735United Airlines

Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 4

8:56 am - 6:45 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

14h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 6:36 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

15h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$744Iberia

Mon, May 3 - Thu, May 6

5:25 pm - 2:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

14h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:00 am - 10:29 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

18h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$747Air France

Mon, May 3 - Thu, May 6

8:03 pm - 6:45 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

27h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 11:49 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

20h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$767British Airways

Sat, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 24

8:03 pm - 6:45 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

27h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 am - 11:49 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

20h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$782British Airways

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 25

1:05 pm - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

15h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

10:15 am - 11:01 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

19h 46m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$792Lufthansa

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 25

6:45 pm - 5:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

16h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:50 pm - 11:01 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

16h 11m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$792Lufthansa

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 25

2:02 pm - 11:40 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

14h 38m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow

10:30 am - 11:49 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

20h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$793American Airlines

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 25

5:00 am - 10:10 amDSM Des Moines-BCN Barcelona-El Prat

22h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:30 am - 7:33 pmBCN Barcelona-El Prat-DSM Des Moines

16h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$794American Airlines

Sun, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 25

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Air France flights from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

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Air France

May 3

DSM5:25 pmDes Moines

14h 25m

2 stops

BCN2:50 pmBarcelona-El Prat

May 6

BCN11:00 amBarcelona-El Prat

18h 29m

1 stop

DSM10:29 pmDes Moines

$747

Air France

Nov 23

DSM11:36 amDes Moines

16h 34m

2 stops

BCN11:10 amBarcelona-El Prat

Dec 14

BCN10:50 amBarcelona-El Prat

14h 16m

1 stop

DSM6:06 pmDes Moines

$868

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British Airways

Apr 17

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

27h 42m

1 stop

BCN6:45 amBarcelona-El Prat

Apr 24

BCN10:30 amBarcelona-El Prat

20h 19m

1 stop

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$767

British Airways

Apr 18

DSM8:03 pmDes Moines

27h 42m

1 stop

BCN6:45 amBarcelona-El Prat

Apr 25

BCN10:30 amBarcelona-El Prat

20h 19m

1 stop

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$782

British Airways

Apr 18

DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

19h 15m

2 stops

BCN2:15 pmBarcelona-El Prat

Apr 25

BCN10:30 amBarcelona-El Prat

20h 19m

1 stop

DSM11:49 pmDes Moines

$794

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Mon 3/1

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8:03 pm-6:45 am

1 stop27h 42m

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10:30 am-11:49 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$767

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Sun 4/18

8:03 pm-6:45 am

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10:30 am-11:49 pm

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Sun 4/18

1:05 pm-11:05 am

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Sun 4/25

10:15 am-11:01 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$792

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Des Moines

Sun 4/18

6:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/25

1:50 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$792

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Sun 4/18

2:02 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 38m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/25

10:30 am-11:49 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$793

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DSM Des Moines - BCN Barcelona-El Prat

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Sun 4/18

5:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop22h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 4/25

10:30 am-7:33 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$794

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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 $754 to $1,014.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $730.

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 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight.

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Best Price Found	$364
Fastest flight time	11h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Barcelona-El Prat Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $364. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $730.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Barcelona-El Prat Airport takes 11h 45m

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 45m.
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 November 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 31% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 25%, Lufthansa with 24%, and British Airways with 20%.

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British Airways	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,283 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,474 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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