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$144+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to Des Moines (CLE - 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cleveland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cleveland (CLE) 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Delta)

One-way from

$144
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$459
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Cheapest flights from Cleveland to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cleveland to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/126:05 amCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Thu 5/155:30 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 3/27$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/171:00 pmCLE - DSM
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/196:45 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/24:20 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sun 5/46:00 amDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/167:12 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/185:32 amDSM - CLE
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$367
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/131:00 pmCLE - DSM
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/156:32 pmDSM - CLE
3 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,073

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cleveland 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cleveland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/12

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

5:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$287

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 5/17

1:00 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$312

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 5/2

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$337

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 5/16

7:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

5:32 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$367

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 6/13

1:00 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops29h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 6/15

6:32 pm-5:52 pm

3 stops22h 20m

$1,073

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/26

6:05 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 14m

$144

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 5/26

6:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops6h 20m

$239

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 5/23

6:00 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$330

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cleveland-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cleveland-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cleveland-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 Cleveland-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 Cleveland to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Cleveland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cleveland to Des Moines

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cleveland 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 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cleveland to Des Moines in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 28, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cleveland to Des Moines round-trip from $287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $312, and Southwest, from $337. Delta is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cleveland to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $144. Southwest flights start at $239 while deals on United Airlines start at $330 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Cleveland 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 4 airlines flying from Cleveland to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cleveland 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$275Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$306Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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