Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Manila?

Flights from Des Moines to Manila usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Manila?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Manila.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Manila pass through?

Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Manila pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Manila?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Des Moines to Manila. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₱68,133 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱92,771, a difference of ₱24,637. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Manila?

Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Manila?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Manila takes 00m, covering 20,648 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Manila?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Manila looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱47,985, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manila?

Manila is 13 hours ahead of Des Moines (Philippine Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car rental options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,127 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Hertz • Thrifty • Avis • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Manila flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Manila range from ₱68,681 to ₱86,715, with an average of ₱78,703 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱68,681 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manila?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manila. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Manila?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Manila at ₱68,133 round-trip. •December (₱143,505) and June (₱130,044) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 110% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Manila?

Philippine Airlines (₱73,277) and Cathay Pacific (₱73,721) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Manila according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Manila?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₱159,758. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Manila, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Manila layovers at 13h 59m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

₱69,657

Typical prices: ₱68,681–₱86,715

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DSM - MNL • 2 stops

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₱35,495

Typical prices: ₱39,569-₱44,560

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DSM - MNL • 3 stops

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Tue, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 18

7:49 pm - 10:40 pmDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

36h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

5:50 pm - 7:19 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

39h 29m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

₱69,657Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 22

9:45 am - 4:35 pmDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

40h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:50 pm - 8:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

39h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

₱72,070Multiple Airlines

10 hours ago

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13

9:25 am - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

24h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:00 am - 12:26 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 26m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱72,324Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 22

7:40 pm - 5:25 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:40 pm - 12:40 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱73,277Philippine Airlines

10 hours ago

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 14

7:36 am - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

26h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:00 am - 8:00 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

₱73,721Cathay Pacific

1 day ago

Fri, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 30

7:14 am - 12:15 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

28h 01m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:00 am - 7:33 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

24h 33m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱75,499Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Mar 1

7:57 pm - 5:25 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

19h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:40 pm - 12:40 amMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

22h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱77,595Philippine Airlines

2 days ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

7:31 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

38h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:50 pm - 7:01 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

39h 11m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱86,103Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

9:23 am - 6:30 pmDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

43h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:00 am - 7:01 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 01m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱89,786Multiple Airlines

22 hours ago

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

7:31 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

38h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:45 pm - 7:01 pmMNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl-DSM Des Moines

37h 16m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

₱90,167Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manila?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Manila. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Manila? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Manila, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Manila at ₱68,133 round-trip.
•December (₱143,505) and June (₱130,044) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 110% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Manila?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Manila.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Manila?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Manila takes 00m, covering 20,648 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Manila?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Manila flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Manila range from ₱68,681 to ₱86,715, with an average of ₱78,703 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₱68,681 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Manila looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Manila are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₱47,985, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
Which car rental options are available at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL)?
Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport (MNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₱1,127 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Avis
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Manila?
Flights from Des Moines to Manila usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Manila pass through?
Most connecting flights from Des Moines to Manila pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Manila?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Des Moines to Manila. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₱68,133 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₱92,771, a difference of ₱24,637.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Manila?
Manila is 13 hours ahead of Des Moines (Philippine Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Manila?
Some of the most popular sights in Manila are Manila Ocean Park, Quirino Grandstand and Rizal Park. These are among the most viewed places in Manila on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average ₱68,133, about ₱24,637 less than Friday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Manila trip for September. Fares historically average ₱68,133 round-trip in that month - typically ₱75,372 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Airport.

• Savoy Hotel Manila Near Airport Naia Terminal 3 Mnl
• Kingsford Hotel Manila Bay
• Grand Westside Manila Bay

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