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$352+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (DSM - KOA)

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DSM — KOA
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sat 1/25
Sat 2/1
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 January 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$663
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$352
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$781
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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 January 20, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:10 amDSM - KOA
1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/117:55 pmKOA - DSM
1 stop11h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/45:50 amDSM - KOA
2 stops18h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/119:10 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/57:00 amDSM - KOA
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Wed 2/129:00 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops15h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/19$684
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/221:01 pmDSM - KOA
3 stops27h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/53:30 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops21h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$854
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:00 amDSM - KOA
3 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/2612:00 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops20h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,332

Find flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona 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 20, 2025.

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Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

9:10 am-4:55 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/11

7:55 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$663

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

5:50 am-8:12 pm

2 stops18h 22m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/11

9:10 pm-4:36 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$674

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

7:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 10m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/12

9:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$684

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

1:01 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops27h 59m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/12

3:30 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$929

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

5:30 am-7:50 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$352

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

5:45 am-5:01 pm

1 stop15h 16m

$469

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Deals found on 1/19

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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 January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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-Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

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

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 $618). 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 January 20, 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 January 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $663. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $674 and $684, respectively. These flights start at 20% 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

    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 $618). 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$667Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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