Flights from Dubai to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 19h 45m
- two tickets, via Boston
- $1,104
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,411 mi (11,927 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
United States
19h 45m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,126
Via Boston
United States
20h 28m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,104
Via Washington
United States
20h 41m
with the connection
Dubai to Washington
flight 14h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.
Washington to Des Moines
flight 2h 56m
Via Dallas
United States
21h 46m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,242
Via New York
United States
22h 20m
with the connection
Dubai to New York
flight 16h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Des Moines: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Des Moines
flight 3h 17m
two ticketsfrom $1,206
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Dubai to cities closest to Des Moines
Dubai to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 15h 8m
from $447
Dubai to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 16h 50m
from $515
Dubai to Toronto
Toronto: 737 mi (1,186 km) from Des Moines, flight 14h 18m
from $536
Dubai to Houston
Houston: 823 mi (1,324 km) from Des Moines, flight 16h 40m
from $656
Dubai to Washington
Washington: 893 mi (1,437 km) from Des Moines, flight 14h 45m
from $505
Dubai to New York
New York: 1,020 mi (1,642 km) from Des Moines, flight 16h 3m
from $442
To Des Moines from cities closest to Dubai
Boston to Des Moines
Boston: 6,651 mi (10,704 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 25m
from $88
New York to Des Moines
New York: 6,840 mi (11,008 km) from Dubai, flight 3h 17m
from $178
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 7,042 mi (11,333 km) from Dubai, flight 2h 56m
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 7,231 mi (11,637 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 7,578 mi (12,196 km) from Dubai, flight 2h 15m
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 7,773 mi (12,509 km) from Dubai, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Dubai to Des Moines?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Dubai to Des Moines?
Via Chicago: 15h 8m to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 19h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Dubai to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Boston from $1,104. 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 Dubai and Des Moines?
Chicago (19h 45m total), Boston (20h 28m total), Washington (20h 41m total), Dallas (21h 46m total) and New York (22h 20m total).
How far is Des Moines from Dubai?
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.