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$49+ Cheap flights from Texas to Des Moines (DSM)

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DFW — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Texas to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Texas to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$248

Good round-trip deal

$86 or less

Good one-way deal

$91 or less
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Cheapest flights from Texas to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Texas to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/174:43 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/201:27 pmDSM - HOU
Nonstop2h 26mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$78
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:30 amAUS - DSM
Nonstop2h 07mAllegiant Air
Sun 4/67:30 amDSM - AUS
Nonstop2h 10mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$86
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/106:29 pmAUS - DSM
1 stop24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/277:30 amDSM - AUS
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$119
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/275:08 pmHOU - DSM
Nonstop2h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/2710:00 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop21h 17mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop27h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$160
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:29 pmAUS - DSM
1 stop24h 48mFrontier
Mon 4/218:17 pmDSM - AUS
1 stop27h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$160
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/72:57 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop28h 00mFrontier
Sun 3/98:35 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop27h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 6/38:00 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/73:01 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$210
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/35:10 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Mon 4/76:45 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/46:23 amIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/81:59 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/45:03 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Tue 4/811:55 amDSM - IAH
2 stops12h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/20$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/178:40 amDFW - DSM
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/212:50 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$255

Find flights from Texas to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Texas 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Texas

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/17

4:43 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

1:27 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$78

AustinDes Moines

AUS - DSM

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/3

10:30 am-12:37 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

7:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$86

AustinDes Moines

AUS - DSM

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/10

6:29 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop24h 48m

Des Moines

Sun 4/27

7:30 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$119

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/27

5:08 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-9:36 am

1 stop13h 01m

$145

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/27

10:00 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop21h 17m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-12:31 am

1 stop27h 56m

$160

AustinDes Moines

AUS - DSM

AUSDSM

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/17

6:29 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop24h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 4/21

8:17 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$160

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 3/7

2:57 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

8:35 pm-12:15 am

1 stop27h 40m

$180

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/3

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

3:01 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$210

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/3

5:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

6:45 pm-1:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

$217

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/4

6:23 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 4/8

1:59 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$223

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Best time to book a flight from Texas to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Texas to Des Moines

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Texas 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Texas 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.

Weekly flight availability from Texas to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Texas 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USTX to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Texas 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Texas, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $60 and $109 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines, Houston Hobby - Des Moines or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Texas to Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Texas 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 Texas to Des Moines on time: Envoy Air (95%), PSA Airlines (81%), American Airlines (80%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Texas to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $319, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $172. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), is priced around $216.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Texas 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 6 airlines flying from Texas to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Texas 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$124Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$217Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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