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$59+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL)

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DSM — STL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to St. Louis (STL). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$59
(Southwest)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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From Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/511:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1211:06 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/55:22 pmDSM - STL
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 4/126:50 amSTL - DSM
2 stops8h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/18$182
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:55 pmDSM - STL
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Wed 3/269:20 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$289
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/288:41 pmDSM - STL
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Sun 3/25:20 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop24h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$345
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/283:44 pmDSM - STL
3 stops44h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/24:00 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$637
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/411:29 amDSM - STL
3 stops25h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/96:30 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$693

Find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis 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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St. Louis

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Price

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

11:54 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

11:06 am-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$159

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:22 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/12

6:50 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$182

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Mon 3/24

4:55 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/26

9:20 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$289

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Tue 3/4

11:29 am-12:43 pm

3 stops25h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-10:22 am

1 stop3h 52m

$693

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$59

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

5:29 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$80

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Thu 4/17

6:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$89

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

7:12 pm-9:36 am

1 stop14h 24m

$96

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

1:32 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$125

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

11:16 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$185

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Deals found on 2/19

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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 St. Louis in February.
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

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

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to St. Louis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to St. Louis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to St. Louis. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,227 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,768 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,358 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Lambert-St Louis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to St. Louis from 4 different airlines. 1h 05m is how long a flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to St. Louis flight route?

    This flight path from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip from $159. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $182, and Southwest, from $289. Users have found that American Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. American Airlines flights start at $80 while deals on Delta start at $89 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis is generally $329, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Lambert-St Louis), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to St. Louis 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 St. Louis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis (average of $311). Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 St. Louis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to St. Louis. 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$155Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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