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$126+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DFW
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth are usually found in September or May, booked 32 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). 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 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$126
(CheapOair)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$486

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$175 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/318:36 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Tue 6/310:26 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop21h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:15 amDSM - DFW
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/108:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:30 amDSM - DFW
1 stop27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/285:30 amDFW - DSM
2 stops17h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/1911:59 amDSM - DFW
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Tue 4/221:48 pmDFW - DSM
2 stops7h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/24$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 5/223:38 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/265:25 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$384

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

8:36 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 59m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 6/3

10:26 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop21h 27m

$242

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:15 am-7:21 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 5/10

8:35 am-5:43 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$259

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

6:30 am-9:32 am

1 stop27h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/28

5:30 am-11:13 pm

2 stops17h 43m

$299

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 4/19

11:59 am-5:21 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/22

1:48 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$322

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 5/22

3:38 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/26

5:25 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$384

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

7:27 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop27h 37m

$126

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

6:48 pm-7:18 am

2 stops12h 30m

$131

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

6:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$154

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

8:07 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$199

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 4/24

6:14 pm-6:20 am

2 stops12h 06m

$243

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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 Dallas/Fort Worth 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

*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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to DFW are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Dallas/Fort Worth by month

Plan your trip to Dallas/Fort Worth by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas/Fort Worth Airport when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Dallas/Fort Worth by month

Plan your trip to Dallas/Fort Worth by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, 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 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Dallas by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,273 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    If you book a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth 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. There are 13 flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth per day from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $242, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are Frontier ($126), Delta ($154), and United Airlines ($199).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (85%), Finnair (75%), Qatar Airways( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport? While on average our users pay $1,772, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (Des Moines - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $244.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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