Flights Des Moines → Manila (Pasay)
As of June 2026, economy flights from Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) have a typical range USD 1213–1782, median USD 1283. Full range across all 261 offers: USD 1153–1972. We analyzed 261 offers from 7 airlines in a single price check.
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Why fly Des Moines → Manila (Pasay)?
This route offers a connection between Des Moines and Manila, providing access to Southeast Asia for a significant number of travelers. While prices can be substantial, there's a good chance of finding a fare within a reasonable range for this long-haul journey.
Best for: leisure travelers · business travelers
Booking tips: To secure a better deal, aim to book when prices are closer to the p25 of USD 1231, as the median price is USD 1282.78 and the range extends up to USD 1972.
Prices for this route are on the higher end, reflecting the considerable distance and the typical costs associated with intercontinental flights.
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Best offers by airline: Des Moines → Manila (Pasay)
Based on 261 offers · June 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Des Moines → Manila (Pasay)
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · June 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARLUX Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air Canada | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| ANA | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 197 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) cost?
Based on 261 offers · June 2026
Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights ranged from USD 1153 to USD 1972 across 261 offers analyzed in June 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 261 offers.
These 261 offers (June 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 1231 and USD 1604
What hidden fees do Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) routes. The breakdown below is based on 261 offers analyzed in June 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| JX | 15 | 1% |
| AC | 13 | 1% |
| UA | 10 | 1% |
| CX | 50 | 3% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| AF | 209 | 11% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 1721 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 1771 total. United Airlines: base ~USD 1772 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 1782 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with United Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 51 base difference shrinks to USD 11 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Des Moines to Manila (Pasay)?
7 airlines flew Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Starlux | 125 | — | 1231 | 15 (1%) |
 Air Canada | 80 | — | 1393 | 13 (1%) |
 ANA | 4 | — | 1731 | 0 (0%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 19 | — | 1771 | 50 (3%) |
 Korean Air | 9 | — | 1774 | 15 (1%) |
 United Airlines | 17 | — | 1782 | 10 (1%) |
 Air France | 7 | — | 1870 | 209 (11%) |
Where do the best Des Moines → Manila (Pasay) prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights
- Des Moines–Manila (Pasay) had 261 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 1283.
- AF charges 20.9x more in ancillary fees than UA — USD 209 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 355 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 1224. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) cost?
- Based on 261 offers analyzed, Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights range from USD 1153 to USD 1972, with a median price of USD 1283. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 22 to the base fare on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) including all fees?
- Starlux has the lowest median fare on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) at USD 1231 (median across 125 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Des Moines–Manila (Pasay) flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 1224. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) routes?
- Des Moines to Manila (Pasay) has 7 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 1153 to USD 1972 across 261 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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