Are direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the cheapest option, as connecting flights can sometimes be more affordable. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on Des Moines to Copenhagen flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices may vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific times of the year. Shifting your departure or return by a few days can potentially result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Des Moines to Copenhagen flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2027-03-02 – 2027-03-09
DSM - Copenhagen
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$866
$783
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$869
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Des Moines to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Right now, only 4% of recent fares for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $889–$1026, with a median price of $954. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to consider booking.

A typical journey from Des Moines to Copenhagen takes about 44h 8m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7186 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this extended travel time accounts for layovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $605. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $880, and December, where the median fare is $888. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

For flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were for direct flights, meaning all available options involve layovers. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey time. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Regular price: $557 - $1,175

Prices for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen is between $557 and $1175. The current lowest deal is $812 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 19.

now $812

Low $557

High $1,175

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen is January, with a median price of $605. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $1318. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $605

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,318

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Allegiant Air

Icelandair

KLM

Scandinavian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

KLM

$621

$1,378

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

KLM

$621

$1,522

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Air Canada

$664

$898

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air

$638

$729

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air

$664

$666

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air, Icelandair

$631

$765

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

5 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 20

$1,042 → $884

15%

6 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 21

$1,036 → $901

13%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$664 → $666

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$697 → $757

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Des Moines - Copenhagen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Des Moines to Copenhagen are below the typical level at $812.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $605.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 44 hours 8 minutes with connections

Flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen typically take 44 hours 8 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant for Des Moines to Copenhagen.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers deals on this route

Allegiant Air has 44 deals for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen are frequent.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Copenhagen.

📍 ~8 km from Des Moines (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$665

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airport Copenhagen (CPH)

Cheapest

Choose Copenhagen Airport for direct access to Copenhagen, offering a convenient arrival for your journey.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$665

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Malmö (MMX)

Malmö Airport is an excellent alternative for low-cost carrier routes not served by Copenhagen.

📍 ~28 km from destination city (reachable by train or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,044

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From DSM

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Feb 01

Copenhagen, Denmark

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$7,834

$4,653

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From DSM

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Oct 14

Copenhagen, Denmark

91% AI deal score

$9,276

$5,298

Save $3,978

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From DSM

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Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

83% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,740

Save $2,284

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From DSM

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Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

83% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,742

Save $2,282

Aeroméxico, +1

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From DSM

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Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

83% AI deal score

$9,210

$6,869

Save $2,341

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,787

Save $2,237

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$8,961

$6,787

Save $2,174

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,787

Save $2,237

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$9,000

$6,787

Save $2,213

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,791

Save $2,233

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 12

Copenhagen, Denmark

82% AI deal score

$9,024

$6,932

Save $2,092

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DSM

Elite

Oct 25

Copenhagen, Denmark

81% AI deal score

$9,122

$7,404

Save $1,718

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Consider being flexible with your travel dates and looking into different airports if possible. Setting up price alerts can also help you track fare changes.

Booking flights in advance can often lead to better deals, though prices can fluctuate. It is usually recommended to book several weeks or even months before your intended departure. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Des Moines to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Regular price: $557 - $1,175

Prices for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen is between $557 and $1175. The current lowest deal is $812 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 25-Nov 19.

now $812

Low $557

High $1,175

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

January

Cheapest

Flights from $605

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,318

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Allegiant Air

Icelandair

KLM

Scandinavian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

KLM

$621

$1,378

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

KLM

$621

$1,522

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Air Canada

$664

$898

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air

$638

$729

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air

$664

$666

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DSM - Copenhagen

Des Moines (DSM) - Copenhagen (CPH)

Allegiant Air, Icelandair

$631

$765

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

5 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 20

$1,042 → $884

15%

6 nights

Mar 15 - Mar 21

$1,036 → $901

13%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$664 → $666

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$697 → $757

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Des Moines - Copenhagen route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Des Moines to Copenhagen are below the typical level at $812.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $605.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 44 hours 8 minutes with connections

Flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen typically take 44 hours 8 minutes with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

There are no direct flights; connecting flights are dominant for Des Moines to Copenhagen.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers deals on this route

Allegiant Air has 44 deals for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen are frequent.

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Des Moines International (DSM)

Cheapest

Des Moines International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Copenhagen.

📍 ~8 km from Des Moines (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$665

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airport Copenhagen (CPH)

Cheapest

Choose Copenhagen Airport for direct access to Copenhagen, offering a convenient arrival for your journey.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$665

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Malmö (MMX)

Malmö Airport is an excellent alternative for low-cost carrier routes not served by Copenhagen.

Copenhagen, Denmark

81% AI deal score

$9,122

$7,404

Save $1,718

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Today’s best flight deals from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Des Moines to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Copenhagen

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Des Moines - Copenhagen route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Typically 44 hours 8 minutes with connections

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Allegiant Air offers deals on this route

Deals are frequent on this route

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Copenhagen

Best Elite deals to Copenhagen

Feb 01

Oct 14

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

How can I find cheap flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?

When should I book flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?

Are direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Des Moines to Copenhagen flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Des Moines to Copenhagen flights?

Related routes

More routes from Des Moines

Flights to Copenhagen from other cities

Des Moines to Copenhagen: Overview

Insights for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

How much is a round trip from Des Moines to Copenhagen

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Direct flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Last-minute flights going from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Popular Airports to fly from Des Moines to Copenhagen

Des Moines - Copenhagen route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Typically 44 hours 8 minutes with connections

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Allegiant Air offers deals on this route

Deals are frequent on this route

Des Moines main airports to depart from

Copenhagen main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Copenhagen used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Copenhagen

Best Elite deals to Copenhagen

Feb 01

Oct 14

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 12

Oct 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Copenhagen

How can I find cheap flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?

When should I book flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Des Moines to Copenhagen?