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$430+ Cheap flights from Helena to Des Moines (HLN - 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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helena (HLN) 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 February 20, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from Helena to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Helena to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/32:39 pmHLN - DSM
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/75:20 pmDSM - HLN
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$430
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.
Tue 6/35:45 amHLN - DSM
2 stops7h 21mDelta
Sat 6/710:55 amDSM - HLN
2 stops12h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/20$791

Find flights from Helena to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Helena 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.

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Helena

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Price

HelenaDes Moines

HLN - DSM

HLNDSM

Helena

Tue 6/3

2:39 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

5:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$430

HelenaDes Moines

HLN - DSM

HLNDSM

Helena

Tue 6/3

5:45 am-2:06 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

10:55 am-10:35 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$791

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Deals found on 2/20

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Helena-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 Helena-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Helena to Des Moines

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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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Helena to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($430), and Delta ($791) offers the cheapest pricing from Helena to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Helena 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.
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United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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