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$151+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to El Paso (DSM - ELP)

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 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ELP
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso (ELP). 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 November 20, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Round-trip from

$296
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:39 pmDSM - ELP
1 stop4h 51mFrontier
Sun 1/57:40 pmELP - DSM
1 stop16h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sat 12/712:25 pmDSM - ELP
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 1/55:45 amELP - DSM
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:00 amDSM - ELP
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/72:30 pmELP - DSM
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/315:50 amDSM - ELP
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Mon 1/61:45 pmELP - DSM
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/19$498
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/295:00 amDSM - ELP
1 stop17h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/49:57 amELP - DSM
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$577

Find flights from Des Moines to El Paso within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to El Paso 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 1/14

5:39 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 14m

El Paso

Wed 1/15

5:01 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$296

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 1/14

5:39 am-12:45 pm

1 stop8h 06m

El Paso

Wed 1/15

6:10 am-4:34 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$301

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 1/14

8:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops9h 35m

El Paso

Wed 1/15

6:45 am-3:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$355

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Mon 12/30

2:39 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop4h 51m

El Paso

Sun 1/5

7:40 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop16h 59m

$373

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 12/31

8:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

El Paso

Tue 1/7

2:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$460

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

5:03 am-9:17 am

1 stop5h 14m

$151

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

12:22 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$183

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DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 12/12

2:20 pm-1:16 pm

3 stops23h 56m

$284

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 1/3

6:40 pm-1:27 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$373

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Deals found on 11/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to El Paso

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Des Moines to El Paso in March is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 DSM to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to El Paso. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to El Paso at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in El Paso by month

Plan your trip to El Paso by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Paso ranges from 0.2 - 1.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. April is typically the driest time to visit El Paso when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in El Paso by month

Plan your trip to El Paso by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Paso, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Paso

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Paso. 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 El Paso. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to El Paso, see what other customers have to say about Frontier and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,539 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $296, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to El Paso and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $301 and $355, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $151. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to El Paso for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso 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 Des Moines to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Des Moines to El Paso in March is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to El Paso. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$353Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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