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$60+ 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Houston are usually found in April or June, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Houston

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 December 18, 2024.

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$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$60
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$376
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/314:10 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/45:05 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/235:39 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/266:56 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/198:00 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/198:07 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/187:00 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Thu 12/196:25 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/17$418
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/313:16 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/310:35 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/205:00 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/54:18 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$442
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/227:08 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop12h 10mFrontier
Thu 12/266:23 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop19h 16mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$494
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2311:45 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Fri 12/2710:35 amHOU - DSM
2 stops10h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/18$653

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 2/11

8:00 am-10:37 am

Nonstop2h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

8:05 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$209

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 1/17

10:57 am-11:06 am

1 stop24h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/25

9:17 pm-9:57 am

1 stop12h 40m

$218

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 2/18

2:06 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

9:05 am-4:26 pm

2 stops7h 21m

$223

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Wed 1/8

6:30 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/11

11:54 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$228

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Wed 1/8

5:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/14

10:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$228

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/8

6:00 am-5:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$233

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

5:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/19

11:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$288

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 1/4

3:24 pm-11:06 am

2 stops19h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

8:00 pm-6:22 pm

3 stops22h 22m

$354

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 1/18

4:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$114

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 1/11

4:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$114

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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 December 13, 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 $334). 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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Des Moines to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and Southwest 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
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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?

    United Airlines, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from $114 and $159, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $79. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $158 on average our data indicates $146 when flying from Des Moines to Houston.

  • 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 $334). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$104Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$125Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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