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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,624. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Amsterdam.$1,376 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,376, select.

Amsterdam.$1,447 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,447, select.

Amsterdam.$1,453 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,453, select.

Amsterdam.$1,458 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,458, select.

Amsterdam.$1,534 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 27 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,534, select.

Amsterdam.$1,536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,536, select.

Amsterdam.$1,620 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,620, select.

Amsterdam.$1,624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,624, select.

Amsterdam.$1,627 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,627, select.

Amsterdam.$1,764 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,764, select.

Amsterdam.$1,878 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Des Moines on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,878, select.

Amsterdam.$2,087 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Des Moines on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,087, select.

Amsterdam.$2,146 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,146, select.

Amsterdam.$9,328 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Amsterdam Schiphol.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Amsterdam Schiphol on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $9,328, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol

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Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Amsterdam: Flight information

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Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol?

The best price we found for a return flight from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol is $1,376. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,376.

How many flights are there a week from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Amsterdam Schiphol is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Monday, 16 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Amsterdam Schiphol?

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 Amsterdam Schiphol 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Amsterdam?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Amsterdam is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol with?

Currently, KLM offers the cheapest flight tickets to Amsterdam Schiphol.

Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS): what you need to know

Amsterdam's timezone is UTC+1, making Amsterdam seven hours ahead of Des Moines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your DSM to AMS flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DSM and AMS:
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Detroit Wayne County Airport
- Minneapolis St Paul Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Right now, $708 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,376. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to AMS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DSM to AMS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Des Moines Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Des Moines Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to DSM? If you're catching an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

If you have a late Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near AMS:
Travel at your own pace with a Amsterdam Schiphol Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Keddy By Europcar or Alamo and discover more of Amsterdam and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport about four weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to central Amsterdam

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

September is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Amsterdam in February.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for August if you want to go to Amsterdam during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from DSM to AMS in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.

Explore more of the Netherlands

You've done Amsterdam, now it's time to explore other parts of the Netherlands. Journey about 56 kilometres south-west to Rotterdam to check off its leading sights. From Erasmus Bridge to Kijk-Kubus Museum-house and Van Nelle Factory, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the Netherlands, consider The Hague, roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Amsterdam. Mauritshuis Museum, Inner Court & Hall Of The Knights and The Hague are the start of reasons to visit.