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Cheap flights from Louisville to Des Moines (SDF - DSM) from $171

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 5/26. 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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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 16, 2024.

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$323

One-way from

$171
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Des Moines?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Des Moines. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Des Moines from Louisville average $380. You can even find prices in December for less than $380, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $235. The month of October appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Louisville. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 68%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Des Moines (SDF - DSM)?

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Louisville to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Louisville 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Tue 9/108:48 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/147:10 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$223
Thu 9/55:02 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$263
Thu 10/319:02 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/32:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$273
Tue 9/1012:25 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/144:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$278
Thu 9/54:02 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$298
Thu 10/317:03 amSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/32:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$358
Thu 9/1212:25 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/152:56 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$370
Thu 9/54:02 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/87:10 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$465
Thu 7/117:30 amSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/144:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$470

Cheap Delta flights from Louisville to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Louisville 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from Louisville to Des Moines. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 8/216:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 8/245:40 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/15$226
Tue 6/186:00 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sun 6/236:32 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/14$256
Thu 9/127:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sun 9/152:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/15$266
Thu 7/115:55 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Mon 7/156:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$286
Mon 9/168:40 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Fri 9/202:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/15$302
Thu 7/115:55 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Sun 7/146:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/14$326
Wed 8/216:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 8/247:00 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/15$431

Cheap Louisville to Des Moines flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville 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 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 6/186:00 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sun 6/236:32 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/14$256
Tue 6/188:22 amSDF - DSM
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/235:54 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$470
Tue 6/188:22 amSDF - DSM
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/235:54 amDSM - SDF
2 stops8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$655
Thu 5/1612:25 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop23h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/206:37 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/16$911
Thu 5/162:06 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/205:48 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$924
Thu 5/162:06 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops22h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/208:01 amDSM - SDF
2 stops15h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,103
Mon 5/204:45 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2512:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,177
Mon 5/204:45 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/2512:14 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,180
Mon 5/204:45 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/255:48 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,322

Louisville to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines in May and June 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 9/108:48 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/147:10 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$223
Wed 8/216:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 8/245:40 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/15$226
Tue 6/186:00 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sun 6/236:32 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 5/14$256
Thu 9/55:02 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$263
Thu 9/127:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sun 9/152:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/15$266
Thu 10/319:02 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/32:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$273
Tue 9/1012:25 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/144:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$278
Thu 7/115:55 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Mon 7/156:29 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 5/15$286
Thu 9/54:02 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/84:20 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$298

One-way flights to Des Moines from Louisville

Search for one-way flight options from Louisville 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Louisville to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Louisville to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 5/266:24 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/15$171
Sun 5/263:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$237
Sun 5/267:43 amSDF - DSM
3 stops28h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$413

Find flights from Louisville to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Any airport

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Any airport

Budget

$223 - $298

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/10

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

1 stop6h 15m

$223

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop5h 19m

$226

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 6/18

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 6/23

1 stop6h 08m

$256

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/5

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

1 stop4h 30m

$263

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/12

1 stop6h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 9/15

1 stop5h 32m

$266

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 10/31

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 11/3

1 stop6h 26m

$273

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops6h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 9/14

1 stop4h 30m

$278

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop4h 30m

$286

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/5

2 stops6h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

1 stop4h 30m

$298

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/15

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Louisville to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Louisville to Des Moines is currently $274 while a round-trip flight costs $263. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Louisville to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$375

June

$446

July

$415

August

$383

September

$344

October

$370

November

$384

December

$365

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 16, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and Delta from Louisville to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $223, but on average you can expect to pay $361.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $223. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $226 round trip. American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Des Moines?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Louisville to Des Moines.

  • What does SDF to DSM mean?

    SDF stands for Louisville Intl Airport, while DSM stands for Des Moines Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville 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 Louisville to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville 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 Louisville to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville 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 Louisville to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville 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.

  • How recently were the Louisville to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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