Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Tokyo (DSM - TYO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Tokyo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,613	American 1 stop 20 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is currently $1,613
Cheapest one-way flight	$787	ANA, United 2 stops 23 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is currently $787
Last-minute weekend getaway	$2,342	American 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Tokyo is currently $2,342
Cheapest business class flights	$4,618	Delta, WestJet 2 stops 40 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is currently $4,618

Fastest flight	15 hr 16 min	The fastest flight with stops from Des Moines to Tokyo takes 15 hr 16 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $840–980
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,200–1,800

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Tokyo

United

from $1,618

Typical price: $980–2,100

81 weekly connecting flights

DSM - HND, NRT Every day
Delta

from $1,685

Typical price: $1,000–2,300

56 weekly connecting flights

DSM - HND Every day
American

from $1,613

Typical price: $980–2,200

55 weekly connecting flights

DSM - HND, NRT Every day

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Popular airports near Tokyo

Haneda Airport (HND)

Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
Narita International Airport (NRT)

Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
Sendai Airport (SDJ)

Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)

Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $840 to $980.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with American from $1,613. The cheapest one-way flight was with ANA, United from $787.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,618, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,685, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,613, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo starts at $1,613 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $787 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

15 hr 16 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Tokyo.

Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Des Moines to Tokyo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Des Moines to Tokyo.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 81 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Tokyo are:

Delta offers 56 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
American offers 55 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Tokyo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with American from $1,613. The cheapest one-way flight was with ANA, United from $787.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,618, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,685, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 18.
The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Tokyo is $1,613, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 14.

No airline flies direct from Des Moines to Tokyo.

There are 81 United connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Delta connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 American connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Tokyo at price $2,342 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Des Moines to Tokyo.

There are 81 United connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 56 Delta connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 55 American connecting flights from Des Moines to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Tokyo.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Tokyo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Tokyo start at $4,618 from Mon, Jul 6 to Sun, Jul 19 with Delta, WestJet.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Tokyo start at $1,613 from Sat, Aug 1 to Fri, Aug 14.

To book business class trips from Des Moines to Tokyo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Des Moines and Tokyo starts at $2,342 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Tokyo at price $2,342 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Tokyo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.