What airlines fly to India?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Des Moines according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to India. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to India?

Qatar Airways, Delta, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to India?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to India were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to India?

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to India is 6 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to India?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:07 am - 7:50 pmDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

24h 13m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 pm - 3:41 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

28h 21m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,074Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 16

8:07 am - 7:30 pmDSM Des Moines-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

23h 53m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:15 pm - 11:56 pmHYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 11m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,076Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 28

7:36 am - 2:20 amDSM Des Moines-BLR Bengaluru Intl

31h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 am - 11:14 pmBLR Bengaluru Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 54m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,146Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 15

2:39 pm - 8:25 amDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

30h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

4:10 pm - 6:54 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

37h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,149Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 16

7:14 am - 11:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

28h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 pm - 1:35 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

33h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,164Etihad Airways

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

7:08 am - 7:45 amDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

38h 07m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:05 pm - 12:26 amDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

37h 51m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,202Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 3

1:15 pm - 1:00 amDSM Des Moines-BLR Bengaluru Intl

48h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:50 am - 9:23 pmBLR Bengaluru Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 03m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,426Lufthansa

Sun, Dec 6 - Wed, Jan 20

1:15 pm - 1:00 amDSM Des Moines-BLR Bengaluru Intl

48h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

2:50 am - 9:28 pmBLR Bengaluru Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 08m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,426Lufthansa

Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 22

8:00 am - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

27h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

10:50 pm - 5:23 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 03m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,519United Airlines

Mon, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 1

8:00 am - 9:50 pmDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

12:30 am - 12:54 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

47h 54m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Denver Intl

$1,661United Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 25

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to India

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United Airlines

Jan 13

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

26h 20m

3 stops

DEL9:50 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Jan 25

DEL12:30 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

47h 54m

2 stops

DSM12:54 pmDes Moines

$1,661

United Airlines

Jan 13

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

26h 20m

3 stops

DEL9:50 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Jan 25

DEL11:55 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

DSM10:30 pmDes Moines

$1,814

United Airlines

Oct 31

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

27h 20m

3 stops

DEL9:50 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Nov 3

DEL11:50 pmNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

33h 35m

2 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$2,253

Qatar Airways flights from Des Moines to India

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Des Moines to India flight tickets

Qatar Airways

Feb 10

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

31h 14m

2 stops

BLR2:20 amBengaluru Intl

Mar 15

BLR3:50 amBengaluru Intl

29h 54m

2 stops

DSM11:14 pmDes Moines

$1,146

Qatar Airways

Jan 6

DSM2:39 pmDes Moines

24h 06m

2 stops

HYD2:15 amHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Feb 4

HYD4:20 pmHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

33h 37m

2 stops

DSM2:27 pmDes Moines

$1,156

Qatar Airways

Feb 9

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

31h 14m

2 stops

BLR2:20 amBengaluru Intl

Mar 15

BLR3:50 amBengaluru Intl

29h 54m

2 stops

DSM11:14 pmDes Moines

$1,163

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Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

8:07 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 13m

Chennai

Tue 3/16

9:50 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops28h 21m

$1,074

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM Des Moines - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Fri 1/29

8:07 am-7:30 pm

2 stops23h 53m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sun 2/28

9:15 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops38h 11m

$1,076

Des MoinesBengaluru

DSM Des Moines - BLR Bengaluru Intl

DSMBLR

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

7:36 am-2:20 am

2 stops31h 14m

Bengaluru Intl

Mon 3/15

3:50 am-11:14 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$1,146

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

2:39 pm-8:25 am

2 stops30h 16m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 3/16

4:10 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops37h 14m

$1,149

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

7:14 am-11:30 pm

2 stops28h 46m

Chennai

Thu 12/10

4:05 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,164

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

7:08 am-7:45 am

2 stops38h 07m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 11/3

10:05 pm-12:26 am

2 stops37h 51m

$1,202

Des MoinesBengaluru

DSM Des Moines - BLR Bengaluru Intl

DSMBLR

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

1:15 pm-1:00 am

2 stops48h 15m

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 1/20

2:50 am-9:23 pm

2 stops30h 03m

$1,426

Des MoinesBengaluru

DSM Des Moines - BLR Bengaluru Intl

DSMBLR

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

1:15 pm-1:00 am

2 stops48h 15m

Bengaluru Intl

Fri 1/22

2:50 am-9:28 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,426

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Mon 3/29

8:00 am-9:30 pm

3 stops27h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 4/1

10:50 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,519

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Wed 1/13

8:00 am-9:50 pm

3 stops26h 20m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/25

12:30 am-12:54 pm

2 stops47h 54m

$1,661

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to India. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,264. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to India from Des Moines during January instead. Flights to India in January, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $1,290.

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Best Price Found	$683
Fastest flight time	22h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to India from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $683. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,074.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to India takes 22h 55m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to India. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to India.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to India

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to India?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to India were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to India?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to India is 6 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to India?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $841	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,387 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,650 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $912	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,279 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,051	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,547 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,538	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,266 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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