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$169+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fresno (DSM - FAT)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — FAT
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno (FAT). 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 16, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

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February

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/155:39 pmDSM - FAT
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/214:16 pmFAT - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sat 2/155:05 pmDSM - FAT
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/2112:50 pmFAT - DSM
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/1112:15 pmDSM - FAT
2 stops11h 20mDelta
Mon 2/1710:30 pmFAT - DSM
1 stop10h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/15$382
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Sun 3/307:15 amDSM - FAT
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sat 4/55:35 amFAT - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$427
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 3/27:30 amDSM - FAT
1 stop15h 54mAllegiant Air
Sun 3/912:49 pmFAT - DSM
1 stop7h 52mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/16$443
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sun 3/27:30 amDSM - FAT
1 stop15h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/94:19 pmFAT - DSM
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$486
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/181:01 pmDSM - FAT
3 stops28h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/214:30 pmFAT - DSM
2 stops22h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/14$2,006

Find flights from Des Moines to Fresno within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Fresno 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 January 16, 2025.

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Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

5:39 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 2/21

4:16 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$371

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Sat 2/15

5:05 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 2/21

12:50 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$372

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Tue 2/11

12:15 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/17

10:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 10m

$382

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

7:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/5

5:35 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$427

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

7:30 am-9:24 pm

1 stop15h 54m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/9

12:49 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$443

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Sun 3/2

7:30 am-9:24 pm

1 stop15h 54m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/9

4:19 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops28h 56m

$486

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Wed 1/29

5:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

$169

Des MoinesFresno

DSM - FAT

DSMFAT

Des Moines

Wed 1/29

5:45 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 05m

$174

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Deals found on 1/15

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Fresno

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Des Moines to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Des Moines to Fresno by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Rainfall in Fresno by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Fresno by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Fresno, such as United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    American Airlines, at $371, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Fresno.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that American Airlines is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Des Moines to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 Fresno

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Fresno. 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$344Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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