Des Moines

$84+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN to Des Moines (DSM)

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MSP — DSM
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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Cheap flight deals from Saint Paul to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Saint Paul (SA1) 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 October 31, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$128
(Frontier)

One-way from

$84
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High demand for flights, 38% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
From Saint Paul to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/149:19 amMSP - DSM
1 stop9h 37mFrontier
Mon 11/186:52 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/237:06 amMSP - DSM
1 stop9h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2411:41 amDSM - MSP
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/3010:15 amMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Fri 12/612:22 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/30$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/308:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/611:29 amDSM - MSP
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/246:25 amMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/118:50 amDSM - MSP
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$323
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/277:00 amMSP - DSM
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/410:00 amDSM - MSP
1 stop11h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$354

Find flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Fri 1/3

5:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$84

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Sun 11/24

10:54 am-10:31 pm

1 stop11h 37m

$155

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Tue 12/31

6:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$159

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Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 12/3

3:22 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

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Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/26

5:06 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 27m

$208

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Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 1/28

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$258

MinneapolisDes Moines

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MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/14

9:19 am-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 11/18

6:52 pm-12:42 am

1 stop5h 50m

$128

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/23

7:06 am-4:20 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 11/24

11:41 am-8:40 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$269

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/30

7:45 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 12/7

7:00 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/30

6:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 12/6

11:29 am-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Saint Paul 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 SA1 to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 October 31, 2024.

When flying from Saint Paul to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 October 31, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Saint Paul to Des Moines to help guide your decision. 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.
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5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

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8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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7.2

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1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

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1 / 10

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

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10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Okay
3,580 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

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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 Saint Paul?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines. 1 airline have flights to Des Moines from Saint Paul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $128, but on average you can expect to pay $281.

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

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

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Saint Paul to Des Moines for under $600?

    There are currently 2+ open flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $600.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Saint Paul to Des Moines for a low price.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Saint Paul to Des Moines consider choosing Delta (92%), WestJet (92%) or Endeavor Airlines (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $309 for a flight from Saint Paul to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $202 while the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines) is currently priced at $299.

  • What does MSP to DSM mean?

    Great question - MSP to DSM just means Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! 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 Rochester Airport (RST), Eau Claire Airport (EAU), Saint Cloud Airport (STC), Mankato Airport (MKT).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to Des Moines?

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

    The Saint Paul to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/30.

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

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

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DeltaCheapest$276Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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