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$164+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Montana

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DSM — BZN
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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$164
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:30 amDSM - MSO
2 stops12h 05mDelta
Tue 4/225:40 amMSO - DSM
2 stops9h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/125:15 pmDSM - HLN
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/152:12 pmHLN - DSM
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$274
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/75:11 pmDSM - MSO
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/112:33 pmMSO - DSM
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/1212:30 pmDSM - HLN
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Tue 4/155:45 amHLN - DSM
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/19$319
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/85:00 amDSM - BZN
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/103:50 pmBZN - DSM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/205:45 amDSM - BZN
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Sun 4/276:00 amBZN - DSM
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/20$347
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 7/2612:55 pmDSM - BZN
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 7/295:00 amBZN - DSM
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 4/55:15 pmDSM - GTF
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/122:20 pmGTF - DSM
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$359
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/235:03 pmDSM - FCA
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/315:05 pmFCA - DSM
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$387
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Tue 4/18:47 amDSM - BZN
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/55:15 pmBZN - DSM
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/54:20 pmDSM - GTF
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 4/125:56 amGTF - DSM
2 stops10h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/211:41 pmDSM - COD
1 stop9h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/288:35 amCOD - DSM
1 stop27h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$457

Find flights from Des Moines to Montana within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Montana

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Depart

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Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Sat 4/19

6:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 4/22

5:40 am-4:38 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$269

Des MoinesHelena

DSM - HLN

DSMHLN

Des Moines

Sat 4/12

5:15 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Helena

Tue 4/15

2:12 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$274

Des MoinesMissoula

DSM - MSO

DSMMSO

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

5:11 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Tue 3/11

2:33 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$290

Des MoinesHelena

DSM - HLN

DSMHLN

Des Moines

Sat 4/12

12:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Helena

Tue 4/15

5:45 am-4:38 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$319

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

5:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Mon 3/10

3:50 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$323

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Sun 4/20

5:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

$347

Des MoinesGreat Falls

DSM - GTF

DSMGTF

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:15 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Great Falls

Sat 4/12

2:20 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$359

Des MoinesBozeman

DSM - BZN

DSMBZN

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

8:47 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 4/5

5:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$394

Des MoinesGreat Falls

DSM - GTF

DSMGTF

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

4:20 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Great Falls

Sat 4/12

5:56 am-5:19 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$414

Des MoinesCody

DSM - COD

DSMCOD

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

1:41 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Cody E.E. Faust

Fri 3/28

8:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$457

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Montana

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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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $164. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest 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 - Missoula Johnson-Bell Field.

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

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  • 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$222Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$391Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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