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$282+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kaua'i

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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIH
mar. 1 — mar. 81
sáb. 3/1
sáb. 3/8
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$554
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One-way from

$282
(American Airlines)

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May

Average price

$761
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kaua'i. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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. 10/295:39 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 23mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/510:11 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
mar. 8/129:09 amDSM - LIH
1 stop11h 26mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/187:40 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$554
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
mié. 10/295:39 amDSM - LIH
3 stops20h 36mAlaska Airlines
mié. 11/510:10 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops15h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$729
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
mar. 4/156:40 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
dom. 4/203:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops18h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$739
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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. 2/257:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops15h 22mDelta
lun. 3/310:51 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops13h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/22$754
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
dom. 11/305:18 amDSM - LIH
2 stops16h 08mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/710:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$985

Find flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i 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 febrero 24, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Kaua'i

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Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mié. 3/26

5:06 am-3:13 pm

2 stops15h 07m

Lihue

mié. 4/2

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$558

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mar. 4/15

6:40 am-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Lihue

dom. 4/20

3:45 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$739

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mar. 4/22

5:05 am-9:32 pm

3 stops21h 27m

Lihue

lun. 4/28

1:55 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops21h 48m

$789

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mar. 4/22

3:12 pm-11:57 am

2 stops25h 45m

Lihue

mar. 4/29

12:49 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 56m

$792

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mar. 4/15

5:00 am-2:58 pm

2 stops14h 58m

$282

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

mar. 4/15

5:05 am-9:30 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$427

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

jue. 4/10

8:47 am-3:46 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$447

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

jue. 4/10

7:30 am-1:38 pm

3 stops35h 08m

$491

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Deals found on 2/23

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Kaua'i in June is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 FUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Kaua'i. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 24, 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 Kaua'i as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kaua'i by month

Plan your trip to Kaua'i by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kaua'i ranges from 2.2 - 6.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kaua'i when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Kaua'i by month

Plan your trip to Kaua'i by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kaua'i, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kaua'i

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kaua'i. 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 Kaua'i. Reviews last updated febrero 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Kaua'i. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,712 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,174 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,742 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,380 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Kaua'i. 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 Kaua'i?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Kaua'i one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $282. Users have also found prices from $427 and $447 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kaua'i 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 Kaua'i?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Kaua'i in June is currently the most expensive (average of $686). 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 Kaua'i

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i. 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 febrero 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$521Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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