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$101+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP - 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$363 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/18:25 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Mon 5/57:20 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/12:45 pmMSP - DSM
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/51:31 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/85:28 amMSP - DSM
1 stop18h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/135:32 amDSM - MSP
1 stop18h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$275
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/143:55 pmMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Wed 5/211:07 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/15$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/156:35 amMSP - DSM
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Thu 5/226:00 amDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 5/18:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/53:20 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop7h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$489

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines that are best for you.

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MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/1

8:25 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

7:20 pm-12:28 am

1 stop5h 08m

$205

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/1

2:45 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops31h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

1:31 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$265

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/8

5:28 am-11:39 pm

1 stop18h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

5:32 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 27m

$275

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/14

3:55 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

1:07 pm-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$329

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/15

6:35 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

$372

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

3:20 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$489

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 7/14

12:55 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$101

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/2

4:42 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$107

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 6/17

5:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$147

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/22

5:28 am-1:48 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$185

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Minneapolis 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
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 Minneapolis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Minneapolis to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,280 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Minneapolis 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 airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

    If you book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines (DSM) from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) take 1h 13m for a nonstop flight. There are 11 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines per day from 1 airline.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines round-trip from $205. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $275, and Delta, from $329. Frontier is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $147 and $185 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Des Moines on time: Delta (81%), WestJet (81%), Endeavor Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $386, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $199. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines), is priced around $299.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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