Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Rome
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Rome
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Rome? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Rome vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Rome for specific travel dates.
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $25
2026-11-18
DSM - FCO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 22,500 Pts + $243.4
2026-11-18
DSM - FCO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 31,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 36,200 Pts + $359
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $75.9
Des Moines to Rome flight facts
Distance
5,058 mi
8,140 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+7h
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Rome
FCO · Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Rome
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $49.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - FCO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 50,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Rome (Italy)
Hilton Rome Eur La Lama
From 54,000 Pts or $171
Rome (Italy)
Babuino 181, an SLH Hotel
From 84,000 Pts or $235
Rome (Italy)
Hotel De Ricci(SLH)
From 110,000 Pts or $463
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Rome depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Rome.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Rome.
Des Moines and Rome are about 5,058 miles (8,140 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,058-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Rome: Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino (FCO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Rome, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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