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$175+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Montana

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BZN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Montana

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$175
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$375
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Montana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Montana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/235:30 pmDSM - BIL
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Mon 5/266:23 amBIL - DSM
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 4/17$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/105:30 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Tue 5/135:40 amMSO - DSM
2 stops10h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/16$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/235:25 amDSM - BZN
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/273:22 pmBZN - DSM
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/174:05 pmDSM - BIL
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amBIL - DSM
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/35:03 pmDSM - BIL
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/95:00 amBIL - DSM
2 stops7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/155:30 pmDSM - BZN
2 stops7h 34mDelta
Sun 5/186:10 amBZN - DSM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/17$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/155:45 amDSM - BZN
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/227:30 amBZN - DSM
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 6/185:23 pmDSM - FCA
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Wed 6/257:00 amFCA - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/17$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/25:00 amDSM - MSO
1 stop8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/61:22 pmMSO - DSM
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/25:11 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/62:35 pmMSO - DSM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/153:40 pmDSM - BZN
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Thu 5/221:05 pmBZN - DSM
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 6/55:00 amDSM - FCA
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/83:27 pmFCA - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$404

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Montana 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Montana that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Montana

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBillings

DSM - BIL

DSMBIL

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

5:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Billings Logan Intl

Mon 5/26

6:23 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$249

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

5:30 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 5/13

5:40 am-5:06 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$264

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

5:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 9/27

3:22 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$291

Des MoinesBillings

DSM - BIL

DSMBIL

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

4:05 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Billings Logan Intl

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$294

Des MoinesBillings

DSM - BIL

DSMBIL

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

5:03 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Billings Logan Intl

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-1:56 pm

2 stops7h 56m

$334

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

5:30 pm-12:04 am

2 stops7h 34m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sun 5/18

6:10 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$340

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

5:45 am-9:47 am

1 stop5h 02m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Thu 5/22

7:30 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$350

Des MoinesKalispell

DSM - FCA

DSMFCA

Des Moines

Wed 6/18

5:23 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Kalispell Glacier Park

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$354

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

5:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 5/6

1:22 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$375

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

5:11 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 5/6

2:35 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$379

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Montana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Montana from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Montana

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Montana (average of $371). Flying from Des Moines to Montana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 MT?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Montana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 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 Montana as you normally would.

Rainfall in Montana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montana ranges from 0.4 - 2.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Montana when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Montana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montana, 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 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montana. 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 Montana. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Montana, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Montana. 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 Montana?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Montana from Des Moines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $175. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Montana for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Montana?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Montana is Des Moines - Kalispell Glacier Park. You may also consider Des Moines - Bozeman Gallatin Field or Des Moines - Billings Logan Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Montana (average of $371). Flying from Des Moines to Montana in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Montana

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Montana. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$408Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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