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$105+ Cheap flights from Miami to Des Moines (MIA - DSM)

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MIA — DSM
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Miami to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flights from Miami to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:00 amMIA - DSM
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Mon 4/287:27 pmDSM - MIA
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/285:35 amMIA - DSM
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Tue 6/36:35 pmDSM - MIA
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/14$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 5/237:00 amMIA - DSM
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/256:30 amDSM - MIA
1 stop12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/147:55 amMIA - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Wed 5/215:40 amDSM - MIA
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/281:21 pmMIA - DSM
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/36:07 amDSM - MIA
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 7/293:30 pmMIA - DSM
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/26:45 amDSM - MIA
Nonstop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$353

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami 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 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Miami

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Fri 4/25

6:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

7:27 pm-5:21 am

1 stop8h 54m

$198

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Wed 5/28

5:35 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 06m

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

6:35 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 02m

$237

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Fri 5/23

7:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-7:57 pm

1 stop12h 27m

$254

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Wed 5/14

7:55 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

5:40 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$279

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Wed 5/28

1:21 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 6/3

6:07 am-3:44 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$342

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Tue 7/29

3:30 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

6:45 am-11:09 am

Nonstop3h 24m

$353

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$105

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Sun 6/1

8:59 am-12:46 pm

2 stops28h 47m

$146

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Sun 5/25

5:35 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 06m

$150

MiamiDes Moines

MIA - DSM

MIADSM

Miami

Tue 7/15

6:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$159

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Miami to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Miami-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Miami-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Miami-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 Miami to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Miami to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Miami to Des Moines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,918 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,658 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,281 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Miami 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Miami to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $198, Frontier will fly you from Miami to Des Moines and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $237 and $279, respectively. You may be able to fly from Miami to Des Moines for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $105. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Miami to Des Moines for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Miami, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (82%), Qatar Airways (82%), Envoy Air( 82%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Miami 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 3 airlines flying from Miami to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Miami 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 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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