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$88+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in January or February, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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 December 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$88
(Mytrip)

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January

Average price

$440
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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 December 22, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/306:25 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Mon 1/65:55 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/19$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:41 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/25:39 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Sun 12/298:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/66:40 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:05 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 1/14:10 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/20$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:19 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/412:47 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
Mon 12/309:56 pmIAH - DSM
2 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/31:33 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$552
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:30 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop24h 09mFrontier
Sun 12/297:08 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$564
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sun 12/296:03 amHOU - DSM
2 stops10h 32mDelta
Sat 1/410:48 amDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/20$1,033

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 December 22, 2024.

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HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/3

10:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 2/10

9:38 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$227

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/15

6:19 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

3:00 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$228

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/1

6:21 am-1:53 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

5:55 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$258

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/14

4:20 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

8:00 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$289

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/15

3:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$318

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/3

5:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 1/5

7:08 pm-7:18 am

1 stop12h 10m

$473

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/3

6:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 2/10

12:15 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops10h 14m

$486

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/23

8:22 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$88

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 4/20

4:43 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$102

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/31

10:45 am-4:40 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$114

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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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 44 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 December 22, 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from Houston to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings 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 December 22, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta 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
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
823 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Frontier, starting at $227 and $228 round-trip. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Delta, with prices starting from $102 and $114, 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 December 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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