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How to get from Des Moines to Dubai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Boston: about 17h 58m including the connection. Other options: via Chicago, Washington, New York and Dallas. Two tickets from $640.

Flights from Des Moines to Dubai

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Best fares from Des Moines to Dubai

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $1,001 19 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $1,001 Sat, 19 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $1,001

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Boston
17h 58m
two tickets, via New York
$640
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,411 mi (11,927 km)
fastest
Via Boston
17h 58m
with the connection
Des Moines to Boston flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to Dubai flight 12h 13m
two ticketsfrom $1,217
Via Chicago
18h 15m
with the connection
Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Dubai flight 13h 35m
two ticketsfrom $859
Via Washington
18h 35m
with the connection
Des Moines to Washington flight 2h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to Dubai: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Dubai flight 13h
Via New York
18h 53m
with the connection
Des Moines to New York flight 2h 38m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Dubai: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Dubai flight 13h 15m
two ticketsfrom $640
Via Dallas
20h 7m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Dallas to Dubai flight 14h 53m
two ticketsfrom $949

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Dubai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, March, April, November and December, +24° to +33° by day, sea +22° to +29°. In November it is +31° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+24° +16° +22° 2 days
Feb
+25° +17° +22° 2 days
Mar
+29° +19° +24° 0 days
Apr
+33° +22° +26° 1 days
May
+36° +25° +30° 0 days
Jun
+40° +28° +33° 0 days
Jul
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Aug
+41° +31° +34° 0 days
Sep
+39° +29° +34° 0 days
Oct
+35° +26° +32° 0 days
Nov
+31° +22° +29° 1 days
Dec
+27° +18° +25° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Dubai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Boston.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Dubai?
Via Boston: 2h 45m to the connection, 12h 13m after it, about 17h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Dubai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $640. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Dubai?
Boston (17h 58m total), Chicago (18h 15m total), Washington (18h 35m total), New York (18h 53m total) and Dallas (20h 7m total).
How far is Dubai from Des Moines?
7,411 mi (11,927 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.