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$174+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cleveland (DSM - CLE)

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CLE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland (CLE). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Frontier)

One-way from

$174
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$497
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/97:12 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop11h 34mFrontier
Sun 3/168:51 amCLE - DSM
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:49 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/125:13 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/105:00 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Tue 3/187:00 amCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/19$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/103:25 pmDSM - CLE
2 stops7h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/154:25 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$363
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/287:00 amDSM - CLE
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/55:50 pmCLE - DSM
3 stops29h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/125:10 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/188:55 amCLE - DSM
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$387

Find flights from Des Moines to Cleveland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cleveland 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 February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Cleveland

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

7:12 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 34m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 3/16

8:51 am-6:12 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$220

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

12:49 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 4/12

5:13 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$287

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:59 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 3/19

6:05 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 36m

$307

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

3:25 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops7h 18m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 3/17

2:15 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$363

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Wed 3/12

5:10 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 3/18

8:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 30m

$387

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

5:59 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$174

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

7:45 am-11:56 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$381

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Deals found on 2/20

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 CLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Cleveland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Cleveland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cleveland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cleveland ranges from 2.3 - 3.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Cleveland when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Cleveland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cleveland, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cleveland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cleveland. 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 Cleveland. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Cleveland. 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 Cleveland round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Cleveland is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $220 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $287 and $307 round-trip. Frontier is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Cleveland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cleveland. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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