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Cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines (DSM) from $74

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 6/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in January or February, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday 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 May 30, 2024.

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January

Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$104
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to Des Moines?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 86% on the overall cost on flights from Houston to Des Moines.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 52 days in advance to save up to 170% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 52 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Houston to Des Moines 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $96, or $327 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Houston in January are about $220 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $71.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAH to DSM?

When flying from Houston to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Houston to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Houston and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Houston to Des Moines. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Thu 6/275:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/16:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$199
Thu 7/42:22 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/96:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$252
Fri 7/268:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/62:59 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$259
Fri 7/268:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/66:50 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$269
Sun 6/97:50 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/156:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$304
Mon 6/108:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/176:41 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$314
Thu 6/68:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/132:54 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$329
Wed 6/55:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/82:54 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$339
Wed 6/55:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:41 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$348

Cheap Frontier flights from Houston to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Houston and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found at this time heading from Houston to Des Moines. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 6/89:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$140
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$142
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/30$148
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$154
Sat 6/89:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$155
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Sat 6/89:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$156
Sat 6/156:13 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop24h 19mFrontier
Mon 6/179:16 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop23h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$179
Fri 6/710:41 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$188
Mon 6/109:53 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$189

Cheap Houston to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Houston to Des Moines specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Des Moines in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 6/135:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/161:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$117
Thu 6/65:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/131:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/30$135
Sat 6/89:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$140
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$142
Mon 6/31:56 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/57:03 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$145
Fri 6/146:00 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:13 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$147
Fri 6/145:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/177:31 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$148
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/30$148
Tue 6/410:52 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/61:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$149

Houston to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Houston and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Des Moines in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 7/79:19 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/116:10 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$91
Thu 6/135:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/161:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$117
Thu 6/65:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/131:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/30$135
Sat 6/89:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$140
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$142
Tue 8/138:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/143:07 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$145
Fri 6/146:00 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:13 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$147
Fri 6/145:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/177:31 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$148
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/30$148

Non-stop flights to Des Moines from Houston

Discover non-stop flight options from Houston to Des Moines. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Houston to Des Moines. Users can also choose from other Houston to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Sun 7/79:19 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/116:10 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$91
Thu 6/135:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/161:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$117
Sat 7/68:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$189
Thu 6/278:15 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/16:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$209
Fri 7/268:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/66:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$259
Sun 6/97:50 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/156:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$304
Thu 7/48:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/76:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$329
Mon 6/108:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/176:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$364
Thu 6/138:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$374

Houston to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Houston to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Houston to Des Moines. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Thu 6/135:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/161:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/29$117
Thu 6/65:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Thu 6/131:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/30$135
Sat 6/89:38 amIAH - DSM
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Sat 6/159:21 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$140
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Wed 6/129:19 amDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$142
Mon 6/34:22 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/55:00 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$148
Thu 6/610:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Thu 6/132:24 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop24h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/30$148
Tue 6/410:52 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/61:55 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$149
Mon 6/312:22 pmHOU - DSM
2 stops9h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/59:34 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/30$153
Thu 6/65:03 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/136:57 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$154

One-way flights to Des Moines from Houston

Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Houston to Des Moines can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip Houston to Des Moines flights by using the search form above.
Sun 6/236:27 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/28$74
Sun 6/239:17 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/28$93
Wed 8/76:39 amIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 5/29$104
Fri 6/710:41 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop21h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/29$123
Wed 6/197:15 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 5/30$149
Sun 6/25:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$156
Wed 6/194:00 pmHOU - DSM
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/30$159
Tue 6/46:23 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$160
Tue 6/46:34 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/29$160

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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Budget

$91 - $199

Route

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Price

Houston HobbyDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/7

Nonstop2h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

Nonstop2h 19m

$91

Houston HobbyDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/13

Nonstop2h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 6/16

Nonstop2h 18m

$117

Houston George Bush IntcntlDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 6/8

1 stop10h 41m

Des Moines

Sat 6/15

1 stop11h 12m

$140

Houston George Bush IntcntlDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/6

1 stop15h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 49m

$142

Houston George Bush IntcntlDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/13

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop7h 14m

$145

Houston George Bush IntcntlDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/14

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 6/17

1 stop6h 04m

$147

Houston HobbyDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/13

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Thu 8/15

1 stop4h 39m

$148

Houston HobbyDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/27

Nonstop2h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

1 stop17h 39m

$159

Houston George Bush IntcntlDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/27

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

Nonstop2h 22m

$199

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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 May 24, 2024.
Booking 51 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.
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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 May 26, 2024.
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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. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °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 May 30, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Frontier and American 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
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Aeromexico
7.6
Good
2,489 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
1,002 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,777 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,956 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Des Moines for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $91, but on average you can expect to pay $156.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Des Moines for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to Des Moines under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to Des Moines is less than $484.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Des Moines for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • 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 $91 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $140 and $145 round-trip. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $74 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Delta, with prices starting from $93 and $104, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to Des Moines?

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Houston, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (76%), United Airlines (68%), Air New Zealand( 67%).

  • 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 $337, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $197. The most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines), is priced around $175.

  • What does IAH to DSM mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a IAH to DSM flight. Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Houston to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Houston to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Houston to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Houston to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Houston to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

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Allegiant AirCheapest$69Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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