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$274+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to McAllen (DSM - MFE)

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 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MFE
mar. 31 — abr. 71
lun. 3/31
lun. 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to McAllen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to McAllen (MFE). 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 marzo 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$387
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to McAllen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to McAllen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/105:29 pmDSM - MFE
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/155:00 amMFE - DSM
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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. 4/226:30 amDSM - MFE
2 stops10h 18mDelta
mié. 4/235:30 amMFE - DSM
2 stops7h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/25$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
jue. 4/1011:38 amDSM - MFE
2 stops9h 44mUnited Airlines
mar. 4/157:00 amMFE - DSM
2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$364

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Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

jue. 4/10

5:29 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 4/15

5:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$274

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

mar. 4/22

6:30 am-4:48 pm

2 stops10h 18m

McAllen Miller Intl

mié. 4/23

5:30 am-1:24 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$307

Des MoinesMcAllen

DSM - MFE

DSMMFE

Des Moines

jue. 4/10

11:38 am-9:22 pm

2 stops9h 44m

McAllen Miller Intl

mar. 4/15

7:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops7h 38m

$364

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Deals found on 3/24

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to McAllen

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 MFE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to McAllen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 26, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to McAllen at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in McAllen by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in McAllen ranges from 0.9 - 4.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. November is typically the driest time to visit McAllen when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in McAllen by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to McAllen, 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 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing McAllen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to McAllen. 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 McAllen. Reviews last updated marzo 26, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,608 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,891 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to McAllen round-trip from $274. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $307, and United Airlines, from $364. American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to McAllen (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to McAllen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 McAllen

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to McAllen. 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 marzo 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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