What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to El Paso round-trip?

Currently priced at $284, 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 Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $487, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to El Paso?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to El Paso flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to El Paso?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to El Paso. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to El Paso?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to El Paso from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $453 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $183. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$284 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$693

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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 April 3, 2025.

Wed 6/45:27 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/74:03 pmELP - DSM

1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$284

Wed 6/43:40 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 6/71:55 pmELP - DSM

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/2

$334

Thu 4/173:34 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/212:30 pmELP - DSM

1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$487

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Wed 6/45:27 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 6/74:03 pmELP - DSM

1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$284

Wed 6/43:40 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop6h 00mSouthwest

Sat 6/71:55 pmELP - DSM

2 stops7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 4/2

$334

Thu 4/173:34 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/212:30 pmELP - DSM

1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$487

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Thu 4/173:34 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/212:30 pmELP - DSM

1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$487

Mon 5/195:27 pmDSM - ELP

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/258:00 amELP - DSM

1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/2

$318

Mon 5/197:00 amDSM - ELP

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Sun 5/251:50 pmELP - DSM

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/2

$439

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Wed 6/4

5:27 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 04m

El Paso

Sat 6/7

4:03 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$284

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DSM - ELP

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Wed 6/4

3:40 pm-8:40 pm

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1:55 pm-10:35 pm

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DSM - ELP

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Des Moines

Thu 4/17

3:34 pm-10:18 pm

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Mon 4/21

2:30 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$487

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 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.

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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?

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 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in El Paso 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

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,619 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,274 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to El Paso round-trip?
Currently priced at $284, 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 Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $487, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 Des Moines to El Paso

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$303	Average$446	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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