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$86+ Cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines (DSM)

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HOU — DSM
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The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in February or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 enero 23, 2025.

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Average price

$289
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 23, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/104:43 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
dom. 4/131:27 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/22$86
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
jue. 5/16:20 amHOU - DSM
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
dom. 5/46:20 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/22$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
mié. 2/1211:55 amIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 2/166:50 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/23$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
sáb. 2/86:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/165:39 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/23$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
mar. 2/183:33 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
jue. 2/205:55 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/23$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
vie. 7/115:04 amHOU - DSM
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
dom. 7/137:52 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$324
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
mié. 2/126:10 amIAH - DSM
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/168:30 amDSM - IAH
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
sáb. 3/2910:35 amHOU - DSM
2 stops10h 45mDelta
dom. 4/65:45 amDSM - HOU
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/21$689

Find flights from Houston to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 enero 23, 2025.

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HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 2/12

11:55 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Des Moines

dom. 2/16

6:50 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 40m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 2/8

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

dom. 2/16

5:39 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$239

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/18

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

jue. 2/20

4:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$257

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 2/18

3:33 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

jue. 2/20

5:55 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$258

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 2/12

6:10 am-9:41 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Des Moines

dom. 2/16

8:30 am-7:05 am

2 stops22h 35m

$366

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 5/15

6:07 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 21m

Des Moines

mar. 5/20

5:55 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$374

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

dom. 3/2

2:57 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Des Moines

mar. 3/11

11:55 am-11:06 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$959

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 2/6

11:54 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$125

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

mar. 2/4

11:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$155

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 2/6

8:00 pm-6:22 pm

3 stops22h 22m

$158

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Des Moines

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 enero 23, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Houston to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Des Moines?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 enero 23, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and Southwest from Houston to Des Moines have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,508 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,971 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,647 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston 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 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Houston on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $86 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $229 and $239 round-trip. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $125 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $210 and $299, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 enero 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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