Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alicante from £274

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alicante from £274

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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£274
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2 stops
Sun, Apr 19
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£375
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£378
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£380
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£384
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£388
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3 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
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£680
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Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
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£750
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£778
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2 stops
Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
Des Moines DSMAlicante ALC
£790
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Thu, Apr 23 – Mon, Apr 27
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£794
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£818
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How much do flights to Alicante cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£274

Cheapest round-trip

£680

Average round-trip

£822

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aer Lingus

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
275
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Alicante

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aer LingusEINEINo
RyanairRYRFRNo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
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
12 Apr
92%
16°C13°C
19 Apr
21°C15°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
16°C10°C
20 Apr
20°C15°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
17°C9°C
21 Apr
85%
19°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
19°C12°C
22 Apr
19°C15°C
Thursday
16 Apr
20°C13°C
23 Apr
19°C15°C
Friday
17 Apr
21°C14°C
24 Apr
89%
18°C14°C
Saturday
18 Apr
21°C15°C
25 Apr
19°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways, and Vueling. Des Moines and Alicante have 275 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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa 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 Ibiza, Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Almería, Región de Murcia, Castellón–Costa Azahar.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Alicante?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Alicante with Aer Lingus, Ryanair, Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways, 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, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa 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 Ibiza, Valencia, Alicante–Elche, Almería, Región de Murcia, 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?
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