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$81+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Des Moines (DSM)

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BHM — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$100
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One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

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June

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September

Average price

$296
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Des Moines. 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.
Wed 3/129:14 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Wed 3/196:57 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop11h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$100
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:23 pmATL - DSM
1 stop16h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops30h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$202
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/66:00 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop26h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/65:58 pmMOB - DSM
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/105:29 pmDSM - MOB
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$254
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.
Thu 5/16:00 amPNS - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Tue 5/66:25 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$297
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.
Wed 3/267:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/283:25 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$317
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/12:36 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/65:17 amDSM - PNS
2 stops8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$322
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.
Fri 3/75:03 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/113:23 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$362
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:50 amATL - DSM
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 3/306:15 amDSM - ATL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$362
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/314:40 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/45:25 amDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$372
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/144:30 pmATL - DSM
Nonstop2h 15mDelta
Tue 3/185:45 amDSM - ATL
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/20$379
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:22 amATL - DSM
2 stops11h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/199:00 amDSM - ATL
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$403

Find flights from Alabama to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Des Moines 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.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/12

9:14 am-5:57 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

6:57 pm-7:53 am

1 stop11h 56m

$100

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 3/6

9:23 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$202

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 3/6

6:00 pm-2:59 pm

1 stop20h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-3:44 pm

1 stop26h 12m

$220

MobileDes Moines

MOB - DSM

MOBDSM

Mobile

Thu 3/6

5:58 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:29 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$254

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

6:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$297

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 3/26

7:30 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 3/28

3:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$317

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 5/1

2:36 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 5/6

5:17 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$322

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/26

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

6:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 05m

$362

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 3/7

5:03 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

3:23 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$362

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 7/31

4:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 8/4

5:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 50m

$372

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Alabama to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 AL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Des Moines. 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.

When flying from Alabama to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Alabama to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Alabama, you will be flying to 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Alabama to Des Moines are Frontier ($81), Southwest ($164), and American Airlines ($184).

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

    The most popular route from Alabama to Des Moines is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Des Moines. You may also consider Birmingham - Des Moines or Pensacola - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Alabama to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Des Moines. 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$194Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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