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$169+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Little Rock (DSM - LIT)

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIT
abr 27 — mai 41
dom 4/27
dom 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Little Rock

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Little Rock (LIT). 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 abril 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$426
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Little Rock
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Little Rock. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 22, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
ter 5/1311:51 amDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
qua 5/146:00 amLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 7/25:35 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
sex 7/113:55 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
seg 5/53:20 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
qui 5/83:35 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 5/511:59 amDSM - LIT
2 stops11h 29mDelta
qui 5/81:30 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/21$392

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Little Rock that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Little Rock

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Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

ter 5/13

11:51 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Little Rock

qua 5/14

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$229

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

qua 7/2

5:35 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Little Rock

sex 7/11

3:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$268

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

seg 5/5

3:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Little Rock

qui 5/8

3:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$387

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

seg 5/5

11:59 am-11:28 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Little Rock

qui 5/8

1:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$392

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

sex 6/6

6:35 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$169

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

sáb 6/21

6:00 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$315

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Deals found on 4/22

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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 Little Rock 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-Little Rock flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Little Rock flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Little Rock flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Little Rock 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-Little Rock 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 Little Rock

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Little Rock

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Little Rock (average of $340). Flying from Des Moines to Little Rock in March is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 LIT?

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

When flying from Des Moines to Little Rock, 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 25% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Little Rock by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Little Rock ranges from 2.6 - 5.3 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.3 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Little Rock when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Little Rock by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Little Rock, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Little Rock

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Little Rock. 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 Little Rock. Reviews last updated abril 22, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Little Rock is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $229 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $268 and $387 round-trip. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Little Rock 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 Little Rock?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Little Rock (average of $340). Flying from Des Moines to Little Rock in March is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 Little Rock

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Little Rock. 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 abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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