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$114+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston

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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mar. 11/26
mar. 12/3
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The best prices from Des Moines to Houston are usually found in April or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (HO1). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 12/258:00 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/318:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
mié. 12/1110:23 amDSM - IAH
1 stop8h 10mDelta
vie. 12/133:37 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/20$228
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/232:39 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
mié. 12/254:55 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/101:16 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/125:58 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/273:30 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
mar. 12/36:06 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/1110:00 amDSM - IAH
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/138:06 pmIAH - DSM
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
sáb. 12/74:34 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop5h 34mDelta
lun. 12/94:48 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/20$313
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/226:45 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
vie. 12/275:05 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$343
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/214:39 pmDSM - HOU
2 stops25h 31mAllegiant Air
lun. 11/255:48 pmHOU - DSM
2 stops23h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/20$627

Find flights from Des Moines to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Houston 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

dom. 1/19

5:39 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 1/25

9:10 am-4:34 pm

2 stops7h 24m

$197

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

mié. 12/25

8:00 am-10:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 12/31

8:04 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$209

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

vie. 1/10

10:32 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

dom. 1/12

6:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 10m

$228

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

dom. 1/19

5:39 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 1/25

10:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$233

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

vie. 1/10

12:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston Hobby

dom. 1/12

9:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$258

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

lun. 12/23

2:39 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 12/25

4:55 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$268

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

mié. 12/11

10:00 am-4:50 am

2 stops18h 50m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 12/13

8:06 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$311

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

sáb. 12/7

4:34 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Houston Hobby

lun. 12/9

4:48 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$313

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

vie. 3/28

9:21 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Houston Hobby

dom. 3/30

5:08 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$450

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

mar. 12/17

5:50 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$114

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Houston

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Houston, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Des Moines to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Houston. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Houston flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. 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
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
5,015 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Houston. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    American Airlines, at $197, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $114 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $184 and $233, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 6 airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Houston. 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 noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$125Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$206Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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