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$148+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM - SLC)

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SLC
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Salt Lake City are usually found in May or November, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City (SLC). 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 March 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$148
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$455
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Salt Lake City flights.
From Des Moines to Salt Lake City
One-way flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:27 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop6h 08mFrontier
Tue 4/292:59 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop26h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$240
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/173:44 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/212:36 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$285
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.
Thu 5/225:30 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Sat 5/242:00 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/25$297
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:50 amDSM - SLC
1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/1112:28 pmSLC - DSM
2 stops10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$302
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/18:00 amDSM - SLC
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/51:05 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$367
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/145:30 pmDSM - SLC
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Thu 4/176:15 amSLC - DSM
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$373

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Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 4/23

7:27 pm-12:35 am

1 stop6h 08m

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/29

2:59 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop26h 38m

$240

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 4/17

3:44 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Salt Lake City

Mon 4/21

2:36 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$285

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 5/22

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/28

2:00 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$297

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

5:50 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/11

12:28 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$302

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Salt Lake City

Mon 5/5

1:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$367

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

5:30 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Salt Lake City

Thu 4/17

6:15 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$373

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

7:30 am-7:19 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$148

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

6:20 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$214

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM - SLC

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

12:49 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$219

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Deals found on 3/25

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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 Salt Lake City in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Salt Lake City 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-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 SLC?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Salt Lake City flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 0.6 - 2.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

Temperature in Salt Lake City by month

Plan your trip to Salt Lake City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salt Lake City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($240), Delta ($297), and American Airlines ($302) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Frontier is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (average of $277). Flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in March is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$126Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$291Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$291Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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