There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Des Moines by plane, car, bus, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dubai International Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM)plane DXB - DSM
21h 54m$459–1,625Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Des Moines
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airport
- Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane AUH - DSM
23h 17m$389–1,036Fly Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane DXB - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar
26h 8m$457–1,627Fly Dubai International Airport to Mason City, bus
- Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mason City (MCW)plane DXB - MCW
- Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus
23h 25m$586–1,757
Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Des Moines is to shuttle and fly which costs $380 - $1,100 and takes 23h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dubai to Des Moines is to fly which takes 21h 54m and costs $450 - $1,700.
The distance between Dubai and Des Moines is 7474 miles.
It takes approximately 21h 54m to get from Dubai to Des Moines, including transfers.
Des Moines is 9h behind Dubai. It is currently 4:49 AM in Dubai and 7:49 PM in Des Moines.
There are 248+ hotels available in Des Moines.
What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Des Moines, IA, USA?
Emirates, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Frankfurt, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
Flights from Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Vienna, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Dubai International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport via Montreal, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,000
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Des Moines via Brussels, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–1,600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Mason City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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