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$282+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Lihue (DSM - LIH)

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DSM — LIH
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lihue

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lihue (LIH). 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$609
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$282
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$761
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lihue
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lihue. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 10/295:39 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:11 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$553
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 5/55:11 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops23h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/117:40 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop9h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$712
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 9/144:26 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops24h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/1910:10 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops15h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$724
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/157:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Sat 3/226:10 amLIH - DSM
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$1,644
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.
Sat 3/156:20 amDSM - LIH
2 stops17h 51mDelta
Sat 3/2210:00 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops17h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/22$2,633

Find flights from Des Moines to Lihue within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lihue 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 February 22, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Lihue

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Price

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

5:43 am-2:58 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Lihue

Mon 4/14

9:32 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$609

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

5:11 pm-11:47 am

2 stops23h 36m

Lihue

Sun 5/11

7:40 pm-10:36 am

1 stop9h 56m

$712

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

5:17 am-9:32 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Lihue

Sun 5/11

10:32 pm-11:41 pm

3 stops20h 09m

$859

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sat 3/15

7:00 am-2:50 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Lihue

Sat 3/22

6:10 am-12:05 am

2 stops12h 55m

$1,644

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sat 3/15

6:20 am-7:11 pm

2 stops17h 51m

Lihue

Sat 3/22

10:00 pm-8:47 pm

2 stops17h 47m

$2,633

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

5:06 am-3:13 pm

2 stops15h 07m

$282

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 3/13

7:05 am-2:50 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$407

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

5:05 am-9:30 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$427

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-6:17 am

3 stops27h 17m

$455

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Deals found on 2/21

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue 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 LIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Lihue. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Lihue, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Lihue by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Lihue 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 Lihue when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Lihue by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Lihue, 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 Lihue

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lihue. 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 Lihue. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Lihue. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,754 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($609), United Airlines ($712), and Alaska Airlines ($859) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Lihue. Users have found that American Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $282. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Lihue for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Lihue 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 Lihue.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue 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 Lihue

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$491Average$699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$511Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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