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$107+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque (DSM - ABQ)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABQ
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque (ABQ). 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 March 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$451
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/175:43 amDSM - ABQ
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/245:00 amABQ - DSM
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/3$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/123:40 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 5/173:35 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 4/187:00 amDSM - ABQ
2 stops12h 17mDelta
Fri 4/255:30 amABQ - DSM
2 stops10h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/4$463
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/256:45 pmDSM - ABQ
2 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3110:55 amABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$464

Find flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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 March 4, 2025.

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Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 4/17

5:43 am-12:17 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Albuquerque

Thu 4/24

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$291

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

3:40 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Albuquerque

Sat 5/17

3:35 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$313

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-6:17 pm

2 stops12h 17m

Albuquerque

Fri 4/25

5:30 am-4:38 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$463

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:45 pm-9:34 am

2 stops15h 49m

Albuquerque

Sat 5/31

10:55 am-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$464

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Mon 3/24

2:56 pm-1:16 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$107

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

5:06 am-9:05 am

1 stop4h 59m

$147

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

6:20 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$152

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-6:17 pm

2 stops12h 17m

$157

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

6:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$265

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Deals found on 3/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albuquerque flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Albuquerque flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 4, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Albuquerque by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Albuquerque ranges from 0.4 - 1.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Albuquerque when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Albuquerque by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Albuquerque, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated March 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,061 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,678 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
4,331 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Currently priced at $291, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Albuquerque and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $313 and $463, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Albuquerque for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $147. Users have also found prices from $152 and $157 on Southwest and Delta, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $344). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$290Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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