Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Copenhagen is six hours ahead of Des Moines and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your DSM to CPH flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and CPH:
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Currently, C$744 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,003. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from DSM to CPH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to CPH.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM reach their destination on time.
To get to Des Moines International Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DSM:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPH instead:
Pick up a Copenhagen Airport rental car and explore Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Copenhagen Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
From Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
June is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Copenhagen in January.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Copenhagen Airport for July if you'd like to explore Copenhagen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DSM to CPH in February. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Denmark
Copenhagen has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Denmark just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres west of Copenhagen, a trip to Odense will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden.
Aalborg is another sought-after destination in Denmark and is around 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. No journey is complete without visiting Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg.
