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$464+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HLN — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Helena to Des Moines

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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$514
(United Airlines)
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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 March 28, 2025.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/212:12 pmHLN - DSM
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/2411:38 amDSM - HLN
2 stops10h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$464

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Helena

Tue 7/1

6:45 am-5:49 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

5:12 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$514

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HLN - DSM

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Helena

Tue 7/1

6:45 am-9:47 pm

3 stops14h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-3:31 pm

2 stops10h 31m

$1,270

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Deals found on 3/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Helena to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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 Helena-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Helena-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Helena-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • 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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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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($514), 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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  • How can I find direct flights from Helena to Des Moines?

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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 March 28, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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