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$103+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Nov 5 — Nov 121
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The best prices from Des Moines to Houston are usually found in April or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (HO1). 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 October 31, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/152:54 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/1812:49 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$218
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/136:51 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 13mFrontier
Sat 11/161:02 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop24h 34mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/203:00 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/255:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/71:16 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1410:15 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:50 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/146:34 amIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:35 amDSM - IAH
2 stops12h 39mDelta
Sat 12/146:40 amIAH - DSM
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 10/30$233
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/196:35 amDSM - HOU
2 stops9h 21mDelta
Thu 11/214:51 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 10/30$253
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/196:50 amDSM - HOU
2 stops16h 45mSouthwest
Thu 11/215:30 amHOU - DSM
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$293
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:39 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/53:13 pmIAH - DSM
2 stops22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$331

Find flights from Des Moines to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Houston 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Mon 11/11

6:52 pm-12:19 am

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$103

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Wed 12/4

11:19 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$114

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Sat 11/16

2:05 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$144

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Thu 11/28

7:00 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$187

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Fri 12/6

5:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$114

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Fri 1/17

9:38 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$230

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Fri 11/8

2:54 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$122

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Thu 11/28

8:00 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$244

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Fri 11/29

5:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$230

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DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 11/8

8:00 am-12:26 pm

2 stops52h 26m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 25, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Houston, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Des Moines to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Houston flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated October 31, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier from Des Moines to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Houston. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Houston for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Houston for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $148, but on average you can expect to pay $285.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Houston for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Des Moines to Houston under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston is less than $209.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Houston for under $200?

    There are currently 9+ open flights from Des Moines to Houston within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston round-trip?

    Frontier, at $148, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Houston one-way?

    $114 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $122 and $144, respectively.

  • What does DSM to HOU mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Houston Hobby Airport is HOU. 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. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Houston 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 Houston flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Houston flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$107Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$201Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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