Cheap flights from Des Moines to Barcelona from £336

Cheap flights from Des Moines to Barcelona from £336

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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMBarcelona BCN
£336
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Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMBarcelona BCN
£338
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMBarcelona BCN
£347
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1 stop
Mon, Mar 2
Des Moines DSMBarcelona BCN
£421
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1 stop
Wed, Feb 25
Des Moines DSMBarcelona BCN
£422
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Tue, Feb 24
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Wed, Feb 25 – Sun, Mar 1
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£545
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Wed, Feb 25 – Sun, Mar 1
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£554
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Wed, Feb 25 – Sun, Mar 1
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£625
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How much do flights to Barcelona cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£336

Cheapest round-trip

£545

Average round-trip

£611

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Lufthansa

Getting from Barcelona airport to the city center

Fastest options: Aerobus and RENFE train. Best value: TMB metro line L9 Sud.

Barcelona is served by Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), located 13 km southwest of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including the Aerobus express coach, RENFE commuter trains, the TMB metro, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

35-40 min

€7 (single ticket; return €12.75)

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

direct to city center

25-30 min

€4-€5 (T-casual card valid)

every 30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-45 min

€5 (airport supplement applies)

every 7 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to metro network

40-55 min

€2-€3 (T-casual card valid)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

20-40 min

€39-€50 (fixed fare to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

€50-€80 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

40-55 min

€2-€3 (T-casual card valid)

every 20 min overnight (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The T-casual travel card is valid on RENFE Rodalies, TMB metro (excluding airport supplement), and TMB buses.
  • Taxis have a fixed fare of €39 to central Barcelona; supplements may apply for luggage or night travel.
  • Metro L9 Sud requires a special airport ticket; standard T-casual is not valid for airport stations.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Barcelona

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Barcelona–El Prat
Average flights per week
195
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Camp Nou - Museu Picasso - Barcelona - Sagrada Familia - Teatre-Museu Dalí

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Barcelona

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

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Barcelona

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January13°C6°C
February13°C7°C
March15°C9°C
April17°C11°C
May21°C14°C
June25°C19°C
July28°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September25°C19°C
October21°C16°C
November17°C11°C
December14°C8°C
Hottest Month
28°C
August
Coldest month
6°C
January
Sunny days
313
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
89%
14°C10°C
15 Feb
76%
12°C9°C
Monday
9 Feb
83%
13°C11°C
16 Feb
18°C11°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
15°C11°C
17 Feb
16°C12°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
17°C12°C
18 Feb
19°C12°C
Thursday
12 Feb
17°C15°C
19 Feb
15°C12°C
Friday
13 Feb
53%
15°C12°C
20 Feb
83%
11°C9°C
Saturday
14 Feb
14°C11°C
21 Feb
12°C8°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Lufthansa, Allegiant Air, Vueling, Aer Lingus, and United Airlines. Des Moines and Barcelona have 195 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Barcelona, consider visiting Camp Nou, Museu Picasso - Barcelona, Sagrada Familia, and Teatre-Museu Dalí.

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 Barcelona?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Barcelona and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Bucharest, Amsterdam, Rome, Warsaw, Prague, Athens, Belgrade, Glasgow, Bristol, Vienna, Madrid, New York, Milan, Tirana.
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 Barcelona?
The main airport in Barcelona is Barcelona–El Prat. It is also served by Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Carcassonne, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Lleida–Alguaire.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Barcelona?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Barcelona with Lufthansa, Allegiant Air, Vueling, Aer Lingus, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Barcelona?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Barcelona, 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 Barcelona?
Traveling between Des Moines and Barcelona, 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 Barcelona?
There are a number of airports in and around Barcelona. The main one is Barcelona–El Prat and other nearby airports include Barcelona–El Prat, Girona–Costa Brava, Reus, Béziers Cap d Agde, Perpignan–Rivesaltes, Carcassonne, Castellón–Costa Azahar, Lleida–Alguaire.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Barcelona depart?
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