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$248+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Lexington (DSM - LEX)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LEX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lexington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lexington (LEX). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(United Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$420
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lexington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lexington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:15 pmDSM - LEX
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sun 12/295:55 pmLEX - DSM
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/16$563
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:26 amDSM - LEX
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/286:20 amLEX - DSM
2 stops9h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$612
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:00 amDSM - LEX
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/286:05 amLEX - DSM
1 stop16h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$673

Find flights from Des Moines to Lexington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lexington 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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Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

8:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/22

2:08 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$248

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

5:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 1/22

8:09 am-4:34 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$253

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 1/1

8:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/9

2:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$397

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Wed 1/1

8:00 am-8:49 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 1/9

7:13 pm-6:22 pm

3 stops24h 09m

$427

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Fri 12/27

3:56 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$359

Des MoinesLexington

DSM - LEX

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Fri 12/27

1:33 pm-8:28 am

3 stops17h 55m

$631

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 Lexington in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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-Lexington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Lexington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Lexington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Lexington 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-Lexington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Lexington

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Des Moines to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

Rainfall in Lexington by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lexington ranges from 2.9 - 5.3 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Lexington when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Lexington by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lexington, 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 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Lexington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lexington. 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 Lexington. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Lexington to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
829 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Related info for your journey

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

    United Airlines, at $248, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Lexington.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Allegiant Air. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Lexington for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Lexington?

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lexington (average of $303). Flying from Des Moines to Lexington in May is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Lexington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Lexington. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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