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Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL) from $212

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to St. Louis (STL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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February

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November

Average price

$517

Round-trip from

$319
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Flights from Des Moines to St. Louis are found to be more expensive on Monday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to St. Louis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Flights from Des Moines to St. Louis lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to St. Louis in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $198.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to St. Louis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and St. Louis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to St. Louis. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 8/28:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/48:05 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$366
Mon 6/246:41 pmDSM - STL
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/18:05 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$562

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Des Moines and St. Louis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from Des Moines to St. Louis. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 6/249:16 pmDSM - STL
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/17:29 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$259
Thu 7/112:25 pmDSM - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Mon 7/157:33 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$261
Thu 7/184:08 pmDSM - STL
1 stop16h 28mFrontier
Mon 7/227:33 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$268

Cheap Des Moines to St. Louis flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to St. Louis specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Prices were last updated on May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to St. Louis in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 6/249:16 pmDSM - STL
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/17:29 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$259
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/314:20 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/26$463
Thu 5/307:05 amDSM - STL
2 stops6h 03mDelta
Fri 5/3110:20 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/26$471
Mon 6/246:41 pmDSM - STL
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/18:05 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$562
Thu 5/309:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/314:05 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$643
Thu 5/307:30 amDSM - STL
3 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/314:05 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/26$795
Mon 6/247:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops6h 26mDelta
Mon 7/111:25 amSTL - DSM
2 stops9h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/27$2,112

Des Moines to St. Louis 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and St. Louis in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to St. Louis in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 8/236:29 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Sun 8/256:06 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 5/27$212
Mon 6/249:16 pmDSM - STL
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Mon 7/17:29 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 23mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$259
Thu 7/112:25 pmDSM - STL
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
Mon 7/157:33 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$261
Thu 7/184:08 pmDSM - STL
1 stop16h 28mFrontier
Mon 7/227:33 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$268
Fri 8/28:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/48:05 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$366
Fri 8/236:29 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Sun 8/256:30 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 14mDelta
Deal found 5/27$377
Thu 7/116:35 amDSM - STL
2 stops9h 45mDelta
Mon 7/155:26 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/27$409
Fri 8/28:30 amDSM - STL
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/46:19 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$418
Fri 8/210:58 amDSM - STL
2 stops23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/46:19 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop15h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/27$441

Find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,740,132 searches. Data last updated May 28, 2024.

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$212 - $441

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Price

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 8/23

1 stop5h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/25

1 stop5h 06m

$212

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Mon 6/24

1 stop17h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/1

1 stop22h 23m

$259

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop19h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/15

1 stop22h 11m

$261

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 7/18

1 stop16h 28m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/22

1 stop22h 11m

$268

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

1 stop6h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/4

1 stop6h 14m

$366

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 8/23

1 stop5h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/25

2 stops10h 14m

$377

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

2 stops9h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/15

1 stop4h 53m

$409

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

3 stops27h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/4

1 stop15h 49m

$418

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 8/2

2 stops23h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/4

1 stop15h 49m

$441

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Deals found on 5/27

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis

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Temperature and rainfall in St. Louis by month

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Temperature

32 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to St. Louis. Reviews last updated May 28, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Frontier and Delta from Des Moines to St. Louis. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Frontier
6.3
Okay
4,016 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Lambert-St Louis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to St. Louis from 3 different airlines. 4h 05m is how long a flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $212, but on average you can expect to pay $528.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Des Moines to St. Louis on average per day?

    Per day, 2 flights depart from Des Moines to St. Louis on average.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 50% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to St. Louis can take about 5h 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $212. Airlines will cover a distance of 260 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip from $212. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $259, and United Airlines, from $366. Users have found that Delta is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does DSM to STL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Lambert-St Louis Airport is STL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to St. Louis flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to St. Louis with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to St. Louis flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to St. Louis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to St. Louis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to St. Louis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to St. Louis flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to St. Louis flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to St. Louis flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/27.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Before booking your flight from Des Moines to St. Louis check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis (average of $319). Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis

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Hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 28, 2024.
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