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$449+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bismarck (DSM - BIS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BIS
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck (BIS). 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 enero 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$449
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$418
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Bismarck
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Bismarck. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 5/145:35 pmDSM - BIS
1 stop5h 38mDelta
sáb. 5/177:31 amBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 1/20$449
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
mié. 5/146:45 pmDSM - BIS
2 stops29h 05mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/175:05 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$575

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Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

mié. 5/14

5:35 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Bismarck

sáb. 5/17

7:31 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$449

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

mié. 5/14

6:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Bismarck

sáb. 5/17

5:05 pm-10:36 am

1 stop17h 31m

$575

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Deals found on 1/20

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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 Bismarck in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bismarck flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Bismarck flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Bismarck flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bismarck 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-Bismarck flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Rainfall in Bismarck by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bismarck ranges from 0.4 - 3.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Bismarck when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Bismarck by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bismarck, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bismarck

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Bismarck round-trip from $449. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $549). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Bismarck

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Bismarck. 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 enero 21, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$507Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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