Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alicante from £260

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alicante from £260

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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£260
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£263
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£355
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£363
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£365
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£372
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£548
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£612
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£642
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2 – Sat, Mar 7
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£647
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2 stops
Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£686
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Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8
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£704
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How much do flights to Alicante cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£260

Cheapest round-trip

£548

Average round-trip

£683

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Alicante airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or private transfer. Best value: C6 bus line.

Alicante is served by Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), located 9 km southwest of the city center. This modern airport handles millions of passengers annually, particularly during the summer season. Several airport transfers to city center options are available, including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

20-35 min

€3.85 (single ticket fare)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

€20-€30 (metered fare; airport supplement applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

€15-€28 (varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

15-25 min

€35-€60 (pre-booked; fixed price)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

€25-€60 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring Costa Blanca

35-50 min

€4-€5 (requires bus connection to tram)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

scenic coastal route

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The C6 bus operates from early morning until late evening; reduced service on weekends and holidays.
  • Taxis have a fixed airport supplement; confirm the fare before departure.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during peak tourist season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Alicante

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Alicante–Elche
Average flights per week
166
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Alicante

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Aer LingusEINEINo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
LufthansaDLHLHNo
VuelingVLGVYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Alicante

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January15°C8°C
February15°C9°C
March17°C10°C
April19°C13°C
May22°C16°C
June26°C20°C
July29°C23°C
August29°C23°C
September26°C21°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C13°C
December16°C10°C
Hottest Month
29°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
337
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
87%
14°C10°C
15 Feb
20°C12°C
Monday
9 Feb
85%
15°C9°C
16 Feb
21°C14°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
84%
21°C11°C
17 Feb
22°C15°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
21°C15°C
18 Feb
22°C15°C
Thursday
12 Feb
20°C15°C
19 Feb
21°C14°C
Friday
13 Feb
15°C13°C
20 Feb
18°C13°C
Saturday
14 Feb
18°C11°C
21 Feb
86%
12°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Lufthansa, and Vueling. Des Moines and Alicante have 166 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Alicante?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Alicante and London, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Barcelona, Riga, Edinburgh, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tallinn, Leeds, Nottingham, Prague, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Paris, Bucharest, Liverpool, Aberdeen.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Alicante?
The main airport in Alicante is Alicante–Elche. It is also served by Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Ibiza, Región de Murcia, Almería, Castellón–Costa Azahar.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Alicante?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Alicante with Ryanair, Aer Lingus, Allegiant Air, Lufthansa, Vueling.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Alicante?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Alicante, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Alicante?
Traveling between Des Moines and Alicante, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Southeast Iowa Regional, Kirksville Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Alicante?
There are a number of airports in and around Alicante. The main one is Alicante–Elche and other nearby airports include Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Ibiza, Región de Murcia, Almería, Castellón–Costa Azahar.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Alicante depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Alicante arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Alicante depart?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Alicante arrive?

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