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$109+ Cheap flights from Memphis to Des Moines (MEM - 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$404
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/68:02 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/102:56 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$281

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Memphis

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

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Price

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 3/6

8:02 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

2:56 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop28h 11m

$281

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 3/18

7:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$109

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 3/18

6:31 am-5:33 pm

3 stops35h 02m

$239

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Memphis to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Memphis-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Memphis with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Memphis to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Memphis to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Memphis to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Memphis 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 MEM to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 February 20, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Memphis to Des Moines in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 35% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 February 20, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Memphis to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Memphis 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 Memphis to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Memphis to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Memphis 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 2 airlines flying from Memphis to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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