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

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

What airlines fly to India?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Des Moines according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to India. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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.

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The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to India is 5 as of September 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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6:14 am - 2:50 amDSM Des Moines-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 pm - 2:39 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,032Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2

6:14 am - 2:50 amDSM Des Moines-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 pm - 2:39 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 49m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,032Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 3

5:59 am - 2:25 amDSM Des Moines-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

32h 56m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:20 pm - 10:18 pmHYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

35h 28m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,049Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Apr 25

7:30 am - 2:25 amDSM Des Moines-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

31h 25m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:15 pm - 11:57 pmHYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 12m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,055Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

7:28 am - 12:30 amDSM Des Moines-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

53h 32m2 stops New York LaGuardia Amsterdam Schiphol

2:30 am - 7:18 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 18m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,364Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 29

2:51 pm - 12:30 amDSM Des Moines-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

46h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

2:30 am - 8:39 pmBOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 39m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,364Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 30

6:30 pm - 9:50 pmDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

39h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

11:55 pm - 9:41 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 16m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,420United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 18

5:03 pm - 9:50 pmDSM Des Moines-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

41h 17m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

11:55 pm - 2:34 pmDEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 09m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,420United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 19

1:15 pm - 7:50 amDSM Des Moines-HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

31h 05m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

5:25 pm - 5:41 pmHYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl-DSM Des Moines

35h 46m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,712Lufthansa

Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 22

1:23 pm - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

23h 12m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

6:00 pm - 9:23 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

38h 53m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,712Lufthansa

Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 23

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2:44 pm - 2:50 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

25h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:15 am - 1:30 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

37h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,053Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

7:05 am - 8:10 pmDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 12:14 amMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

30h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,138Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

7:05 am - 8:10 pmDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 am - 12:14 amMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

30h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,139Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

7:05 am - 8:10 pmDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

26h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

3:40 pm - 11:58 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

42h 48m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,313Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

1:09 pm - 2:40 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

27h 01m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

8:10 pm - 3:11 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

53h 31m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,579Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

8:00 am - 12:10 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 am - 5:48 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

26h 23m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,998Air Canada

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15

8:00 am - 12:10 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

29h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

4:20 pm - 10:31 amMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

28h 41m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,059Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

6:00 am - 12:10 amDSM Des Moines-MAA Chennai

31h 40m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Frankfurt am Main

1:55 am - 11:35 pmMAA Chennai-DSM Des Moines

32h 10m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$2,741Air Canada

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 15

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Etihad Airways flights from Des Moines to India

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Etihad Airways

Oct 24

DSM3:01 pmDes Moines

42h 09m

2 stops

BOM7:40 pmMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Nov 2

BOM5:10 pmMumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

41h 46m

2 stops

DSM11:26 pmDes Moines

$1,070

Etihad Airways

Jan 24

DSM7:34 amDes Moines

31h 21m

2 stops

HYD2:25 amHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Apr 23

HYD4:30 amHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

52h 18m

2 stops

DSM10:18 pmDes Moines

$1,090

Etihad Airways

Jan 22

DSM7:36 amDes Moines

24h 24m

2 stops

HYD7:30 pmHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Apr 23

HYD4:30 amHyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

52h 18m

2 stops

DSM10:18 pmDes Moines

$1,107

Finnair flights from Des Moines to India

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Finnair

Jan 6

DSM10:25 amDes Moines

32h 10m

2 stops

DEL6:05 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Jan 20

DEL7:50 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

49h 56m

2 stops

DSM10:16 pmDes Moines

$1,276

Finnair

Jan 5

DSM9:49 amDes Moines

32h 46m

2 stops

DEL6:05 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Jan 20

DEL7:50 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

49h 56m

2 stops

DSM10:16 pmDes Moines

$1,291

Finnair

Jan 5

DSM9:49 amDes Moines

32h 46m

2 stops

DEL6:05 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Jan 18

DEL7:50 amNew Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

49h 56m

2 stops

DSM10:16 pmDes Moines

$1,343

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Des MoinesMumbai

DSM Des Moines - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

DSMBOM

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:14 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 06m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/2

10:20 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,032

Des MoinesMumbai

DSM Des Moines - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

DSMBOM

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:14 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 06m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 11/3

10:20 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,032

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM Des Moines - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

5:59 am-2:25 am

2 stops32h 56m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sun 4/25

9:20 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops35h 28m

$1,049

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM Des Moines - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

7:30 am-2:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 11/14

9:15 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops38h 12m

$1,055

Des MoinesMumbai

DSM Des Moines - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

DSMBOM

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

7:28 am-12:30 am

2 stops53h 32m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 11/29

2:30 am-7:18 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$1,364

Des MoinesMumbai

DSM Des Moines - BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

DSMBOM

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

2:51 pm-12:30 am

2 stops46h 09m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 11/30

2:30 am-8:39 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,364

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

6:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops39h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 1/18

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops33h 16m

$1,420

Des MoinesNew Delhi

DSM Des Moines - DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

DSMDEL

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

5:03 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops41h 17m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 1/19

11:55 pm-2:34 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$1,420

Des MoinesHyderabad

DSM Des Moines - HYD Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

DSMHYD

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

1:15 pm-7:50 am

3 stops31h 05m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Fri 1/22

5:25 pm-5:41 pm

3 stops35h 46m

$1,712

Des MoinesChennai

DSM Des Moines - MAA Chennai

DSMMAA

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

1:23 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 12m

Chennai

Wed 12/23

6:00 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops38h 53m

$1,712

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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 February instead. Flights to India in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $1,280.

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Best Price Found	$541
Fastest flight time	24h 38m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to India from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $541. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,032.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to India takes 24h 38m

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 5 as of September 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,246 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $911	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,606 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $912	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,245 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,066	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,538	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,238 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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