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$78+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Indiana

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DSM — IND
mar. 10 — mar. 171
lun. 3/10
lun. 3/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$187
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One-way from

$78
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Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$417
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Indiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Indiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 5, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
jue. 5/225:32 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/2610:15 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/5$187
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
vie. 4/48:17 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
vie. 4/116:40 amORD - DSM
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$200
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/1610:22 amDSM - ORD
1 stop5h 49mDelta
jue. 4/1710:30 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/4$206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
mar. 4/16:20 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 16mDelta
lun. 4/72:57 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/4$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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. 10/88:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/291:00 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/4$210
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
mié. 4/164:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
jue. 4/176:20 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/4$212
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mié. 4/165:40 amDSM - ORD
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
mié. 4/2312:40 pmORD - DSM
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/5$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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. 4/26:52 amDSM - IND
1 stop3h 50mDelta
mar. 4/86:10 pmIND - DSM
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/4$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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. 5/107:03 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 58mDelta
mié. 5/146:19 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/5$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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. 5/32:15 pmDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 33mDelta
mar. 5/66:03 amDAY - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/4$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
sáb. 5/1011:53 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/147:24 amSDF - DSM
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/4$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
vie. 3/76:57 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop29h 01mFrontier
dom. 3/95:01 amCVG - DSM
1 stop14h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/4$254

Find flights from Des Moines to Indiana within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Indiana 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 marzo 5, 2025.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Indiana

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

vie. 5/16

5:32 am-6:54 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/19

10:15 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

vie. 4/4

8:17 pm-1:17 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/11

6:40 am-7:17 pm

1 stop12h 37m

$200

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

mié. 4/16

10:22 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/17

10:30 am-5:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$206

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

mar. 4/1

6:20 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Chicago Midway

lun. 4/7

2:57 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

mié. 4/16

4:45 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/17

6:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

$212

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

mar. 8/26

6:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 8/27

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$214

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

vie. 5/23

11:16 am-12:48 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/26

8:51 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$237

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

mié. 4/2

6:52 am-11:42 am

1 stop3h 50m

Indianapolis

mar. 4/8

6:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$247

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

sáb. 5/10

7:03 am-12:01 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Louisville Intl

mié. 5/14

6:19 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 55m

$247

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

sáb. 5/3

2:15 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Dayton

mar. 5/6

6:03 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 38m

$249

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Indiana

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indiana (average of $297). Flying from Des Moines to Indiana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 IN?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Indiana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 5, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Indiana as you normally would.

Rainfall in Indiana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indiana ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indiana when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Indiana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indiana, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Indiana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indiana. 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 Indiana. Reviews last updated marzo 5, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Indiana. 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
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,655 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
751 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
4,321 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Indiana. 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 Indiana?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Indiana from Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $78. American Airlines flights start at $95 while deals on Southwest start at $105 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Indiana?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Chicago Midway or Des Moines - Louisville Intl, Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Des Moines to Indiana.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indiana (average of $297). Flying from Des Moines to Indiana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Indiana

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Indiana. 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 marzo 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$226Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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