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$135+ Cheap flights from Tucson to Des Moines (TUS - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tucson (TUS) 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$342
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$386
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson 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.
Fri 5/23:45 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/52:44 pmDSM - TUS
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$342
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/93:35 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 5/123:40 pmDSM - TUS
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$347
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.
Tue 3/47:00 amTUS - DSM
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/119:00 amDSM - TUS
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$382
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2712:40 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Wed 9/310:55 amDSM - TUS
2 stops12h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/19$392

Find flights from Tucson to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson 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.

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Tucson

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Fri 5/2

3:45 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

2:44 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$342

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Fri 5/9

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 5/12

3:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$347

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

9:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$382

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Thu 3/6

1:35 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

10:22 am-10:11 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$452

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 3/19

11:59 am-7:17 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$135

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 3/18

5:20 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$159

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$224

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 3/18

6:55 am-4:27 pm

2 stops7h 32m

$225

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 3/18

10:55 am-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$269

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Deals found on 2/20

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Tucson-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-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 Tucson-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 Tucson to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Tucson with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Tucson to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tucson 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    Currently priced at $342, American Airlines will fly you from Tucson to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $347 and $382, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tucson 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 $135. American Airlines flights start at $159 while deals on United Airlines start at $224 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tucson 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 2 airlines flying from Tucson to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tucson 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
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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