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Flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi

Search cheap flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$670, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,065.

      • DSM 07:00
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Sat, Jan 24 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        18h 37m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Sat, Jan 31 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,065 US$1,475
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,065
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Fri, Jan 16 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        23h 49m
        1 stop
        DSM 16:24
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Fri, Jan 23 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,067 US$1,475
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,067
      • DSM 07:00
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Jan 22 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        18h 37m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Thu, Jan 29 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,067 US$1,475
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,067
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Jan 20 | American Airlines
        AUH 03:15
        28h 56m
        1 stop
        DSM 22:11
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Tue, Jan 27 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,067
        28% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,067
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Jan 14 | American Airlines
        AUH 03:15
        28h 56m
        1 stop
        DSM 22:11
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Wed, Jan 21 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,071
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,071
      • DSM 07:43
        18h 47m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Jan 21 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:55
        27h 3m
        1 stop
        DSM 19:58
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Wed, Jan 28 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,074
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,074
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Jan 15 | American Airlines
        AUH 03:15
        28h 56m
        1 stop
        DSM 22:11
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Thu, Jan 22 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,075
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,075
      • DSM 07:00
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Fri, Jan 23 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        18h 37m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Fri, Jan 30 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,075
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,075
      • DSM 08:00
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Jan 14 | United Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        21h 58m
        1 stop
        DSM 14:33
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Wed, Jan 21 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,076
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,076
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Mon, Jan 19 | American Airlines
        AUH 02:35
        18h 37m
        1 stop
        DSM 11:12
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Mon, Jan 26 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,077
        27% OFF
        US$1,475 US$1,077
      • DSM 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH Invalid Date
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
        AUH 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        DSM 16:00
        Abu Dhabi - Des Moines | Tue, Dec 16 | Normal Airline
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      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Jan 20 | American Airlines
        US$670 US$971
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        US$971 US$670
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Jan 13 | American Airlines
        US$679 US$971
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        US$971 US$679
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Wed, Jan 14 | American Airlines
        US$679 US$971
        30% OFF
        30% OFF
        US$971 US$679
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Mon, Jan 19 | American Airlines
        US$679
        30% OFF
        US$971 US$679
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Fri, Jan 16 | American Airlines
        US$680
        30% OFF
        US$971 US$680
      • DSM 08:00
        18h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Tue, Jan 20 | United Airlines
        US$704
        28% OFF
        US$971 US$704
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Jan 11 | American Airlines
        US$706
        27% OFF
        US$971 US$706
      • DSM 06:00
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Sat, Jan 10 | American Airlines
        US$707
        27% OFF
        US$971 US$707
      • DSM 06:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Jan 1 | American Airlines
        US$708
        27% OFF
        US$971 US$708
      • DSM 07:00
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        AUH 12:30
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Thu, Jan 8 | American Airlines
        US$709
        27% OFF
        US$971 US$709
      • DSM 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH Invalid Date
        Des Moines - Abu Dhabi | Sun, Dec 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Des Moines to Abu Dhabi Flight Details

The distance between Des Moines and Abu Dhabi is about 11,971.1 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$670
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,065
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,971.1 km

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one-way prices start at US$548.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi (DSM-AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$670 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DSM to AUH on Tue, Jan 20), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,065 departing on Sat, Jan 24 and returning on Sat, Jan 31.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$670.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi on December 11, 2025 with American Airlines, with prices starting at US$1,458.
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Des Moines is 10h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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