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How to get fromManila to Des Moinesby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Des Moines by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MNL - DSM
    19h 3m
    $490–1,326

  2. Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MNL - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    25h 34m
    $498–1,328

  3. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane MNL - ALO
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 17m
    $512–1,360

  4. Fly to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane MNL - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus bus
    23h 57m
    $678–1,845

  5. Fly to Mason City, bus

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Mason City (MCW)plane plane MNL - MCW
    2. Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus bus
    27h 24m
    $537–1,458

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration21h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$446Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,988.4 mi
  • Duration: 19h 3m

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

Philippine Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Des Moines (DSM) 4 times a day.

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