What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Malta?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Malta is to drive and fly which costs €280 - €1100 and takes 19h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Malta?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Malta is to bus and fly which takes 19h 34m and costs €470 - €1000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Malta?

The distance between Des Moines and Malta is 8744 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Malta?

It takes approximately 21h 45m to get from Des Moines to Malta, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Malta?

Malta is 7h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 4:40 AM in Des Moines and 11:40 AM in Malta.

Where can I stay near Malta?

There are 6873+ hotels available in Malta.

Des Moines to Malta - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Malta by plane, car, or bus

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane DSM - MLA
21h 45m
€439–1,222
Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane MLI - MLA
24h 18m
€286–1,040
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane FOD - MLA
19h 46m
€287–1,024
Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane MSP - MLA
19h 34m
€478–958
Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane CID - MLA
23h 27m
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane ALO - MLA
28h 8m
€295–1,049
Bus to Mason City, fly
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Mason Citybus
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane MCW - MLA
23h 21m
€295–1,048

Des Moines (DSM) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

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24h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 8,744 km
Duration: 21h 45m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Malta?

Allegiant Air, ITA Airways, and five other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Malta International Airport (MLA) once daily.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Maltaby plane, car, or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Malta by plane, car, or bus

Fly from Des Moines

Bus, bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly

Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly

Bus to Mason City, fly