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$478+ Cheap flights from Bay City to Des Moines (MBS - 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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MBS — DSM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bay City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bay City (MBS) 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
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Average price

$593
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Cheapest flights from Bay City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bay City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 7/171:50 pmMBS - DSM
1 stop25h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/218:00 amDSM - MBS
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 7/176:00 amMBS - DSM
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Mon 7/211:31 pmDSM - MBS
2 stops7h 41mDelta
Deal found 1/20$534

Find flights from Bay City to Des Moines within your budget

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Bay CityDes Moines

MBS - DSM

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Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 7/17

1:50 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop25h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

8:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$478

Bay CityDes Moines

MBS - DSM

MBSDSM

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 7/17

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

1:31 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops7h 41m

$534

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice 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 Bay City-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bay City-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bay City-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bay City-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 Bay City-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 Bay City to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Bay City to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Bay City 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 January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bay City to Des Moines round-trip from $478. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. These flights start at 1% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bay City 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 Bay City to Des Moines?

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

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DeltaCheapest$247Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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