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$254+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines (SAF - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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.

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

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/64:44 pmSAF - DSM
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/105:06 amDSM - SAF
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 2/2010:55 amSAF - DSM
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/235:13 pmDSM - SAF
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$414

Find flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines within your budget

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Santa Fe

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Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

Santa FeDes Moines

SAF - DSM

SAFDSM

Santa Fe

Thu 3/6

4:44 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:06 am-9:29 am

1 stop5h 23m

$254

Santa FeDes Moines

SAF - DSM

SAFDSM

Santa Fe

Thu 3/6

10:55 am-9:38 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$750

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Deals found on 2/19

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Fe to Des Moines

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

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

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

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Fe to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $254 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $750.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Des Moines?

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