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$126+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Arkansas

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIT
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Arkansas

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Round-trip from

$251
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(Delta)

Popular in

March

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July

Average price

$426
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Arkansas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Arkansas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/136:30 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Sat 9/203:35 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/23$251
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amDSM - MEM
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:47 amMEM - DSM
2 stops38h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/233:42 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/267:30 amMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 9/168:25 amDSM - MEM
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Fri 9/197:05 amMEM - DSM
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/155:27 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/185:00 amMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Sun 6/85:00 amDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/156:53 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/131:07 pmDSM - LIT
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Wed 5/145:25 amLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/24$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Tue 5/1311:30 amDSM - LIT
2 stops8h 31mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/149:30 amLIT - DSM
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$552

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Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

6:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Memphis

Sat 9/20

3:35 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$251

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Memphis

Sun 5/11

8:47 am-11:13 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$275

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

3:42 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Memphis

Mon 5/26

7:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$277

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Memphis

Fri 9/19

7:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$280

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

5:27 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Memphis

Sun 5/18

5:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$301

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Sun 6/8

5:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Little Rock

Sun 6/15

6:53 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$328

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

1:07 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Little Rock

Wed 5/14

5:25 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 16m

$420

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

11:30 am-8:01 pm

2 stops8h 31m

Little Rock

Wed 5/14

9:30 am-8:34 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$552

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:35 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 52m

$126

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

5:50 am-1:36 pm

2 stops7h 46m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Arkansas

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Arkansas (average of $340). Flying from Des Moines to Arkansas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 AR?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Arkansas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 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 Arkansas as you normally would.

Rainfall in Arkansas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Arkansas ranges from 2.6 - 5.3 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Arkansas when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Arkansas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Arkansas, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Arkansas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Arkansas. 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 Arkansas. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Arkansas, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Arkansas from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Arkansas is Des Moines - Memphis. You may also consider Des Moines - Little Rock or Des Moines - Texarkana Webb Field.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Arkansas (average of $340). Flying from Des Moines to Arkansas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 Arkansas

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Arkansas. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$232Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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