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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi Starting at NZD 1,280

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi and kick-start your next adventure today!

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      • DSM07:40
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        AUH11:25
        Sun, Mar 9|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,280NZD 1,853
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 1,853NZD 1,280

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,280 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM07:40
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        AUH11:25
        Mon, Mar 24|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,281NZD 1,853
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 1,853NZD 1,281

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,281 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:57
        20h 13m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Thu, Feb 13|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,282NZD 1,853
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        NZD 1,853NZD 1,282

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 13, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,282 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM13:00
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Tue, Mar 18|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,286
        NZD 1,286

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,286 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM13:00
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Wed, Mar 26|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,288
        NZD 1,288

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,288 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:57
        20h 13m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Tue, Mar 4|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,289
        NZD 1,289

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,289 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:57
        20h 13m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Wed, Feb 19|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,292
        NZD 1,292

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Feb 19, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,292 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM12:57
        20h 13m
        1 stop
        AUH19:10
        Wed, Feb 26|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,298
        NZD 1,298

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,298 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM16:00
        34h 20m
        1 stop
        AUH12:20
        Fri, Feb 14|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
        NZD 1,304
        NZD 1,304

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Feb 14, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,304 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM08:00
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        AUH12:20
        Sat, Feb 15|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|United Airlines
        NZD 1,351
        NZD 1,351

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Sat, Feb 15, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 1,351 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        AUH02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Des Moines - Abu Dhabi|American Airlines
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Des Moines to Abu Dhabi flight time & flight schedules

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  1. WN372

    Southwest Airlines

    05:30

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    1.3h

    06:50

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  2. WN1591

    Southwest Airlines

    10:05

    STL

    2.3h

    13:25

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  3. EY004

    Etihad Airways

    22:35

    JFK

    12.9h

    19:30

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  4. AA4795

    American Airlines

    07:20

    DSM

    2.7h

    11:00

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  5. EY002

    Etihad Airways

    15:30

    JFK

    13.0h

    12:30

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  6. UA1363

    United Airlines

    08:00

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    1.5h

    09:28

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  7. UA9850

    United Airlines

    16:20

    ORD

    9.0h

    08:20

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  8. W42981

    Wizz Air Malta

    13:00

    VIE

    5.8h

    20:45

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  9. UA1363

    United Airlines

    08:00

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    1.5h

    09:28

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  10. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    ORD

    13.3h

    17:20

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  11. QR1052

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    DOH

    1.2h

    21:15

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  12. UA1363

    United Airlines

    08:00

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    1.5h

    09:28

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  13. UA3447

    United Airlines

    10:15

    ORD

    2.0h

    13:17

    DCA

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  14. EY006

    Etihad Airways

    22:00

    IAD

    13.0h

    19:00

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  15. UA1363

    United Airlines

    08:00

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    1.5h

    09:28

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  16. EY010

    Etihad Airways

    13:55

    ORD

    13.4h

    12:20

    AUH

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  17. UA1373

    United Airlines

    11:29

    DSM

    1.5h

    12:57

    ORD

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  18. TK006

    Turkish Airlines

    19:50

    ORD

    10.8h

    14:40

    IST

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  19. TK868

    Turkish Airlines

    19:00

    IST

    4.6h

    00:35

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  20. UA1373

    United Airlines

    11:29

    DSM

    1.5h

    12:57

    ORD

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  21. UA9850

    United Airlines

    16:20

    ORD

    9.0h

    08:20

    VIE

    S-T-T-S

  22. W42981

    Wizz Air Malta

    13:00

    VIE

    5.8h

    20:45

    AUH

    -MTW-FS

  23. AA6081

    American Airlines

    12:15

    DSM

    1.6h

    13:48

    ORD

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  24. TK006

    Turkish Airlines

    19:50

    ORD

    10.8h

    14:40

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  25. TK868

    Turkish Airlines

    19:00

    IST

    4.6h

    00:35

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  26. AA5388

    American Airlines

    12:48

    DSM

    2.5h

    16:19

    DCA

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  27. EY006

    Etihad Airways

    22:00

    IAD

    13.0h

    19:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi?

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Abu Dhabi with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Abu Dhabi based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 3,597.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Abu Dhabi?

    • The distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to downtown is about 28 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Abu Dhabi (AUH)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Abu Dhabi (AUH): Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi Bus Station.

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Abu Dhabi

Cheapest direct flight priceNZD 1,279
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance11,971.1 km
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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