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$120+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines (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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — DSM
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines are usually found in May or September, booked 12 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$120
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$468
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 2/2111:00 amDFW - DSM
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Mon 2/248:41 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$160
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/2110:19 amDFW - DSM
2 stops12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/247:00 amDSM - DFW
1 stop16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/110:51 amDFW - DSM
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/82:57 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/110:20 amDFW - DSM
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/87:00 amDSM - DFW
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/295:30 amDFW - DSM
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Tue 4/111:55 amDSM - DFW
2 stops12h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/16$380

Find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 16, 2025.

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DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/21

11:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

8:41 pm-8:38 am

1 stop11h 57m

$160

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/21

10:19 am-10:52 pm

2 stops12h 33m

Des Moines

Mon 2/24

7:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$322

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/1

10:51 am-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

2:57 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$365

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/1

10:20 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

7:00 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$375

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/29

5:30 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

11:55 am-12:07 am

2 stops12h 12m

$380

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/15

9:03 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$130

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 1/22

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

3 stops27h 50m

$209

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 2/15

1:47 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$234

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/16

3:00 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$382

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/15

5:30 am-3:39 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$615

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is 12 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 DFW to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 16, 2025.

When flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. 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 January 16, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta from Dallas 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 into for flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth?

    For a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $173 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $365 and $375 round-trip. Frontier is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $125. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines are Envoy Air (96%), American Airlines (82%) and Alaska Airlines (74%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is $345. On average you can expect to pay $477. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $235.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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 Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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