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$54+ Cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines (DSM)

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HOU — DSM
Mar 10 — Mar 171
Mon 3/10
Mon 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in July or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday 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 March 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$293
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 March 5, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/34:43 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/201:27 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/4$83
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/1110:36 amHOU - DSM
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/131:27 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$159
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 3/196:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Fri 3/216:57 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop21h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/212:02 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/93:12 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/5$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/23:55 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 4/93:40 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/26:25 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/95:29 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/212:55 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Wed 4/96:20 amDSM - IAH
2 stops11h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/5$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/115:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/135:29 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 9/26:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Thu 9/42:14 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 3/4$314
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/710:36 amHOU - DSM
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Sun 3/98:35 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop13h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$417
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/249:21 pmIAH - DSM
2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/282:56 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$449

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 March 5, 2025.

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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 4/3

4:43 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

1:27 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$83

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/11

10:36 am-7:17 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

1:27 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$159

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

6:57 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$180

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

12:02 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

3:12 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/2

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

3:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$217

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

6:25 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

5:29 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$217

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/2

12:55 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

6:20 am-5:26 pm

2 stops11h 06m

$222

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/11

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

5:29 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$259

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/3

6:00 am-5:19 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

5:45 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$414

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/24

9:21 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 3/28

2:56 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$449

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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 February 28, 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 March 5, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 2% 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 afternoons 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 March 5, 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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
751 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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. 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 $78 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $180 and $209 round-trip. These flights start at 74% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $86 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 $103 and $114, 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 $164, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $95. 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 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 March 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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