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$80+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alabama

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alabama

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Mon 1/1210:43 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1210:43 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/256:40 amDSM - PNS
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/294:19 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/57:00 amATL - DSM
1 stop8h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:00 amDSM - HSV
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/314:30 pmHSV - DSM
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/133:17 pmDSM - CHA
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/177:00 amCHA - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/136:00 amDSM - CHA
2 stops8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/176:35 pmCHA - DSM
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$359
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Tue 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Sat 1/37:46 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop15h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:55 pmATL - DSM
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:35 amDSM - ATL
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/177:01 pmATL - DSM
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$372
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:10 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/305:21 amATL - DSM
1 stop18h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$380
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:55 pmDSM - HSV
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:23 amHSV - DSM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$414

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$662

Good round-trip deal

$166 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Alabama 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Alabama that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

4:55 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$208

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

11:09 am-7:13 pm

3 stops31h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 1/15

4:27 pm-10:19 am

3 stops18h 52m

$268

Des MoinesChattanooga

DSM - CHA

DSMCHA

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

2:58 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops29h 08m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 1/15

10:52 am-11:07 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$277

Des MoinesMontgomery

DSM - MGM

DSMMGM

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:00 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Montgomery Dannelly Field

Sun 2/1

6:00 am-7:58 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$283

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

8:17 pm-5:21 am

1 stop8h 04m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 1/17

8:21 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$284

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

3:45 pm-12:22 am

1 stop7h 37m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/12

10:43 am-7:22 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$285

Des MoinesHuntsville

DSM - HSV

DSMHSV

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Huntsville

Sun 2/1

10:25 am-4:24 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$294

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

1:03 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Birmingham

Sat 1/31

7:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$297

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:51 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Birmingham

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$298

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

8:38 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Pensacola

Wed 2/25

4:51 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Alabama

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 AL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Alabama. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Alabama as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. 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 Alabama. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Alabama, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alabama?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Alabama in 4h 09m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Alabama?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Alabama is Des Moines - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You may also consider Des Moines - Pensacola or Des Moines - Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama (average of $100). Flying from Des Moines to Alabama in June is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alabama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Alabama. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$114Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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