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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Madrid Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £393. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Madrid.£319 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Madrid on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £319, select.
Madrid.£323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Tue, 3 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £323, select.
Madrid.£393 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Madrid on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £393, select.
Madrid.£411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.
Madrid.£413 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £413, select.
Madrid.£443 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £443, select.
Madrid.£518 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Mon, 2 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £518, select.
Madrid.£553 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Madrid on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.
Madrid.£579 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Jun.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Madrid on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £579, select.
Madrid.£849 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Madrid.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Madrid on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From £849, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Madrid from £196 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Madrid flights are currently cheapest in March.
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Des Moines to Madrid: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Madrid: Flight information

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Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Madrid: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Madrid is £319. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Madrid. But we found flights with one or more stops from £319.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Madrid.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Madrid is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Madrid Airport on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Madrid Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Madrid but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Madrid is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Finnair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Madrid.

Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Madrid is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Des Moines.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DSM to MAD flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and MAD:

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • £196 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start from £319. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from DSM to MAD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Finding cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DSM to MAD by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that depart DSM reach their destination on time.

  • To get to Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near DSM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid

  • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to MAD in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.

Explore more of Spain

  • Madrid has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.

  • Around 110 miles west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.

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