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$447+ Cheap flights from Gainesville to Des Moines (GNV - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Gainesville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gainesville (GNV) 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.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$447
(American Airlines)

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

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/284:20 pmGNV - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/27:07 amDSM - GNV
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$447

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Gainesville Regional

Mon 7/28

4:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 29m

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Sat 8/2

7:07 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$447

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Gainesville to Des Moines

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gainesville 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 optimal to fly from Gainesville to Des Moines at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Bama,Oct 2024

MIA - PNS

I paid for first class and it was nothing more than a 36" long curtain between first and business class, nothing extra, nothing fancy and a waste of money. Would have been better off just getting a regular seat and saving the money. Also had one of my eardrums rupture because of the take off and had to sit in uncomfortable pain with a bleeding ear the entire flight. Had to go to the doctor and it's been 5 days and still having difficulty hearing like it just happened.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Bama,Oct 2024

MIA - PNS

I paid for first class and it was nothing more than a 36" long curtain between first and business class, nothing extra, nothing fancy and a waste of money. Would have been better off just getting a regular seat and saving the money. Also had one of my eardrums rupture because of the take off and had to sit in uncomfortable pain with a bleeding ear the entire flight. Had to go to the doctor and it's been 5 days and still having difficulty hearing like it just happened.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Gainesville to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Gainesville to Des Moines round-trip from $447. American Airlines is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville 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
DeltaCheapest$306Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$363Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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