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$321+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Des Moines (BHM - DSM)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$332
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$321
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$406
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/116:25 amBHM - DSM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/135:43 amDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 4/115:37 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Sun 4/136:20 amDSM - BHM
2 stops11h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/2$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 4/1112:30 pmBHM - DSM
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Sun 4/136:00 amDSM - BHM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/288:00 amBHM - DSM
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/305:45 amDSM - BHM
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$587
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/149:36 amBHM - DSM
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/163:30 pmDSM - BHM
3 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$649

Find flights from Birmingham to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 March 3, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Price

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 4/11

6:25 am-1:41 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

5:43 am-9:54 am

1 stop4h 11m

$332

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 4/11

5:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

6:20 am-5:54 pm

2 stops11h 34m

$337

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 4/11

12:30 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-2:45 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$422

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 3/28

8:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

5:45 am-2:03 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$587

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 3/14

9:36 am-5:40 pm

3 stops32h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

3:30 pm-8:41 am

3 stops41h 11m

$649

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 3/9

5:48 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$321

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 3/23

9:33 am-11:15 pm

3 stops37h 42m

$334

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 3/23

1:30 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops31h 09m

$941

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Deals found on 3/3

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines 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 Birmingham to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Birmingham, 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 BHM to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 March 3, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 March 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $332. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $337 and $422, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 19% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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