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$412+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (DSM - KOA)

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KOA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$693
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$412
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$783
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:39 amDSM - KOA
1 stop13h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/69:25 pmKOA - DSM
1 stop11h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$683
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Fri 10/3110:55 amDSM - KOA
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Thu 11/69:40 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops19h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/15$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 11/199:09 amDSM - KOA
1 stop11h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/232:00 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops16h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$698
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/295:32 amDSM - KOA
2 stops14h 48mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/51:04 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops15h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$834

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Kailua-Kona

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Price

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-6:42 pm

2 stops16h 42m

Kona Intl

Sun 5/4

9:30 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops14h 08m

$704

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

8:47 am-3:35 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Kona Intl

Sun 4/20

7:00 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$772

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-2:03 pm

2 stops14h 03m

Kona Intl

Tue 7/15

3:33 pm-9:33 am

2 stops13h 00m

$789

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

5:32 am-3:20 pm

2 stops14h 48m

Kona Intl

Thu 6/5

9:44 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$834

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Thu 5/29

11:16 am-8:03 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$412

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Deals found on 4/14

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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 Kailua-Kona in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $693. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $702 and $886, respectively. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$667Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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