Des Moines

$64+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to Des Moines (DSM)

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MSP — DSM
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Des Moines
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/610:16 amMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Fri 12/135:07 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$148
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 11/204:46 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/255:00 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/243:10 pmDLH - DSM
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/318:00 amDSM - DLH
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/245:41 pmDLH - DSM
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Wed 1/15:35 pmDSM - DLH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/4$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/37:45 pmMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Tue 12/1012:22 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/3$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/310:45 amMSP - DSM
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/106:50 amDSM - MSP
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/3$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/55:40 pmMSP - DSM
3 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/86:30 amDSM - MSP
1 stop7h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/212:30 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/45:20 amDSM - MSP
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$368
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/2212:32 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/257:40 amDSM - FAR
2 stops26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$385
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/227:00 amFAR - DSM
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Mon 11/256:35 amDSM - FAR
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/3$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 12/611:30 amMSP - DSM
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/135:06 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/207:30 amFAR - DSM
2 stops16h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/253:20 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$417

Find flights from Minnesota to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/6

10:16 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$64

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 12/4

12:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$159

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/21

8:07 am-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$170

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/3

3:22 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/26

5:06 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 27m

$208

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/7

8:00 am-11:49 pm

2 stops15h 49m

$212

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 12/6

10:16 am-4:07 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Fri 12/13

5:07 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$148

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 11/20

4:46 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

5:00 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$233

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 4/30

6:55 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

5:35 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$248

DuluthDes Moines

DLH - DSM

DLHDSM

Duluth Intl

Tue 12/24

3:10 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 12/31

8:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Minnesota 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 MN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 November 4, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Minnesota to Des Moines as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 November 4, 2024.

The most flights from USMN to DSM are scheduled on a Sunday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 November 4, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Frontier and American Airlines from Minnesota to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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7.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,089 reviews

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,089 reviews

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8.1

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7.7

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8.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,089 reviews

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8.1

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7.7

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8.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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8.1
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5,089 reviews

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8.1

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8.1

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7.7

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8.7

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Minnesota?

    For a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Minnesota to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Minnesota to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $148, but on average you can expect to pay $312.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Minnesota to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Minnesota to Des Moines under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Minnesota to Des Moines is less than $299.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Minnesota to Des Moines for under $300?

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Minnesota to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Minnesota to Des Moines?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Friday.

  • How many flights depart from Minnesota to Des Moines on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 3 flights from Minnesota to Des Moines on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Des Moines?

    Departing from Minnesota to Des Moines will take you 5h 51m. The distance from Minnesota to Des Moines is about 233 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $64. Southwest flights start at $159 while deals on Delta start at $199 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Minnesota to Des Moines?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Des Moines on time: KLM (97%), Korean Air (97%), Delta (95%).

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

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines is generally $350, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $299 for that flight.

  • What does MSP to DSM mean?

    MSP stands for Minneapolis St Paul 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. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Duluth Intl Airport (DLH), Rochester Airport (RST), Saint Cloud Airport (STC), Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport (BRD), Bemidji Beltrami County Airport (BJI).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Minnesota to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Minnesota 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 airline flying from Minnesota to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minnesota 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
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