Cheap Flights from Moscow to Des Moines Starting at $661

The route Moscow — Des Moines is served by several airlines: Aeroflot, Kinda Airlines, and Pobeda. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $661 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.

Moscow is served by several airports with distinct roles: Sheremetyevo (SVO) typically functions as the main international hub and handles a large share of long-haul and flag-carrier traffic, while Domodedovo (DME) is often a major international gateway with a mix of full-service and some low-cost operators. Vnukovo (VKO) usually caters to a mix of domestic and international flights and can be preferred for certain business routes, and Zhukovsky (ZIA) operates as a smaller, often lower-cost alternative for some charters and budget services. Airport transfer times to the city center vary: Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo are roughly 30–60 minutes by Aeroexpress train (fares around mid-range), taxis can take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and may be pricier, while buses or marshrutkas are usually the cheapest but slower. Pros: broad route networks and frequent connections; cons: busy terminals and possible congestion during peak hours, with travel times sensitive to road traffic.

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) functions as the primary air gateway for central Iowa, serving a mix of legacy carriers and low-cost airlines with regional and some nonstop domestic connections; it can be seen as a mid-sized commercial hub rather than a long-haul international gateway. The airport lies roughly 5–8 miles northwest of downtown Des Moines, with travel times of about 15–25 minutes by taxi or rideshare and bus connections that typically take 25–40 minutes; expect taxi or rideshare fares to roughly fall in the local short-trip range and occasional airport shuttle options. DSM usually offers relatively competitive fares compared with larger hubs, and its compact layout can mean faster check-in and shorter transfer walks, though flight frequency and nonstop choices may be more limited than at major international airports.