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$49+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Des Moines

Discover essential information about flights departing from Des Moines, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Des Moines airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$78

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Denver Intl (DEN)

Good round-trip deal

$88 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Houston Hobby.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $225).
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Denver Intl (DEN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $255).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

Wed 4/237:27 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Wed 4/303:52 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$100
Thu 5/83:44 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 09mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/164:31 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$148
Sun 5/47:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/219:36 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$163
Wed 6/256:25 amDSM - DEN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 7/27:35 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$177
Wed 5/73:40 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Wed 5/1411:20 amPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$179
Wed 4/238:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/309:09 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$189
Fri 5/92:20 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/164:22 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$190
Mon 5/51:31 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/89:42 pmMCO - DSM
1 stop25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$192
Wed 6/42:44 pmDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/77:13 pmPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$205
Sat 5/32:15 pmDSM - DEN
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Tue 5/66:10 amDEN - DSM
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/24$207
Wed 5/75:27 pmDSM - DEN
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/93:49 pmDEN - DSM
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$208
Sat 5/1010:59 amDSM - ORD
1 stop3h 29mDelta
Sat 5/176:24 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/26$209

Find flights from Des Moines within your budget

Find flights departing from Des Moines that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on March 26, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 4/23

7:27 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/30

3:52 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$100

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

3:44 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/16

4:31 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$148

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

7:00 am-7:56 am

1 stop26h 56m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 5/21

9:36 am-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$163

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

6:25 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Denver Intl

Wed 7/2

7:35 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$177

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

3:40 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/14

11:20 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$179

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

5:32 am-6:54 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

10:15 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

1:31 pm-8:01 am

1 stop17h 30m

Orlando

Thu 5/8

9:42 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop25h 16m

$192

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

3:34 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$194

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

2:44 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/7

7:13 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$205

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

2:15 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Denver Intl

Tue 5/6

6:10 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 09m

$207

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines in March
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Des Moines, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Des Moines made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Des Moines. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Des Moines. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines, you should look to book at least 56 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of $28). Flying from Des Moines in January will prove the most costly (average of $107). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Denver. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines?

For flights departing from Des Moines check dates and pricing for the following: Frontier, United Airlines, Southwest. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Denver.

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $128

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $129

Delta

Delta

From $131

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

From $70

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Des Moines everyday are: Chicago (290 flights per day), Detroit (152 flights per day), and Atlanta (116 flights per day).

Chicago

Chicago

From $124

Denver Intl

Denver Intl

From $90

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

From $131

Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas/Fort Worth

From $148

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Sarasota Bradenton Intl, with prices starting at $50. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

Sarasota Bradenton Intl

From $50

Nashville Intl

Nashville Intl

From $52

Austin Bergstrom

Austin Bergstrom

From $53

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $55

Airline reviews for flights from Des Moines

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Des Moines. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Des Moines travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on March 26, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
731 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Des Moines. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Denver, Cancún, Houston Hobby Airport. Throughout the year, Denver, Cancún, Nashville are some of the top choices made by users flying from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as $50 to Sarasota (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $570 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Frontier, Allegiant Air, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($38), Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($70), and Southwest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque ($127).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Des Moines?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Des Moines we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $495
    Fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport starting at $628
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $1,086
    Fly from Des Moines to Miami starting at $1,089

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Des Moines?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Washington, D.C.. Prices start at $627 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines?

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Des Moines to embark to:
    Fly from Des Moines to Houston from $78 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Nashville from $78 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Austin from $86 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $90 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Orlando from $93 round trip

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