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$65+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in May or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$299
From Houston to Des Moines
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/2210:02 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 14mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/256:30 amDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/16$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/228:24 amIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/257:15 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop12h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/298:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/26:07 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$209
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Mon 5/57:20 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/226:37 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Sun 5/257:01 amDSM - IAH
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/16$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/2210:02 amHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/258:30 amDSM - HOU
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/206:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Wed 5/282:15 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/17$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 7/165:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/237:22 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/236:29 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/285:32 amDSM - IAH
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/12:30 pmHOU - DSM
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Wed 5/75:40 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$304

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Houston

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

10:02 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-9:12 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$78

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

8:24 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

7:15 pm-7:29 am

1 stop12h 14m

$195

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/29

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

6:07 am-8:32 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop12h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

7:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$228

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/22

6:37 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

7:01 am-2:06 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

10:02 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

8:30 am-9:55 am

2 stops25h 25m

$245

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

2:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$254

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/16

5:00 am-9:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 7/23

7:22 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$264

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/23

6:29 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

5:32 am-12:49 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$264

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/1

2:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

5:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$304

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 April 11, 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 April 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% 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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines 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
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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. 5 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 $78 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Frontier, starting at $209 and $228 round-trip. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $95 and $115, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $80, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $50. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Des Moines), is priced around $78.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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