Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC) from $361

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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — ANC
Apr 3 — Apr 101

The best prices from Des Moines to Anchorage are usually found in January or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage (ANC). 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 29, 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$439

One-way from

$399
High demand for flights, 27% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 37% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Anchorage
One-way flight from Des Moines to Anchorage

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Flights from Des Moines to Anchorage are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Anchorage.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

To save up to 92% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 56 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Anchorage from $702 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $702 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $721 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $393. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Anchorage at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Anchorage

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Anchorage. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Des Moines to Anchorage. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Mon 8/125:35 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$555
Sat 7/64:00 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Wed 7/175:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$562
Tue 8/1312:20 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Mon 8/1912:40 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/29$572
Sun 8/116:30 amDSM - ANC
1 stop18h 04mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$576
Fri 8/95:25 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Sun 8/1810:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop15h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$578
Tue 8/612:20 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$581
Fri 9/135:35 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Fri 9/2012:40 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/28$583
Sat 7/64:00 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Tue 7/165:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$588
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Wed 7/175:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$595

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Anchorage

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Anchorage. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/38:10 pmANC - DSM
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$606
Tue 8/64:10 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/138:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$617
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/38:10 pmANC - DSM
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$626
Tue 8/64:10 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/188:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$637
Sat 8/104:10 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/218:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$643
Sat 8/104:10 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/188:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$663
Tue 8/139:40 amDSM - ANC
1 stop16h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/218:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$684
Fri 8/94:10 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/198:48 pmANC - DSM
1 stop18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$704
Sun 6/305:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/46:05 amANC - DSM
1 stop14h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$711

Cheap Des Moines to Anchorage flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Anchorage specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Anchorage in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/38:10 pmANC - DSM
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$606
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop17h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/38:10 pmANC - DSM
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$626
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
2 stops20h 15mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/39:55 pmANC - DSM
1 stop10h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$633
Sat 4/205:55 amDSM - ANC
2 stops16h 37mDelta
Tue 4/231:29 amANC - DSM
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/27$638
Fri 4/265:00 amDSM - ANC
2 stops22h 24mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/35:22 pmANC - DSM
2 stops25h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$639
Sat 4/204:30 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Wed 4/243:30 pmANC - DSM
2 stops15h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/27$651
Sat 4/208:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/248:40 pmANC - DSM
1 stop22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$653
Sat 4/208:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2411:45 pmANC - DSM
2 stops18h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$656
Sat 4/206:45 amDSM - ANC
2 stops15h 47mDelta
Wed 4/243:30 pmANC - DSM
2 stops15h 06mDelta
Deal found 3/28$661

Des Moines to Anchorage 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Anchorage in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Anchorage in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 8/125:35 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$555
Sat 7/64:00 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Wed 7/175:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$562
Tue 8/1312:20 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Mon 8/1912:40 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/29$572
Sun 8/116:30 amDSM - ANC
1 stop18h 04mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$576
Fri 8/95:25 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop28h 25mDelta
Sun 8/1810:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop15h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$578
Tue 8/612:20 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops13h 13mDelta
Fri 8/1611:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/28$581
Fri 9/135:35 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Fri 9/2012:40 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/28$583
Sat 7/64:00 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Tue 7/165:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$588
Tue 7/95:50 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Wed 7/175:15 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 58mDelta
Deal found 3/28$595

One-way flights to Anchorage from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Anchorage. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Des Moines to Anchorage. Users needing a return flight from Des Moines to Anchorage should utilize the search form above.
Mon 4/2211:43 amDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$361
Sat 5/1111:32 amDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/28$399
Mon 4/226:03 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops29h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/28$407
Sun 5/1212:23 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops15h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$430

Find flights from Des Moines to Anchorage within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Anchorage 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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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$555 - $656

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Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

2 stops11h 10m

Anchorage

Fri 8/16

1 stop14h 03m

$555

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

2 stops12h 37m

Anchorage

Wed 7/17

2 stops14h 58m

$562

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/13

2 stops13h 13m

Anchorage

Mon 8/19

2 stops13h 03m

$572

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 4/26

1 stop17h 04m

Anchorage

Fri 5/3

1 stop17h 43m

$606

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/6

1 stop9h 46m

Anchorage

Tue 8/13

1 stop9h 18m

$617

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 9/13

1 stop10h 37m

Anchorage

Sun 9/22

1 stop15h 49m

$628

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 4/26

2 stops20h 15m

Anchorage

Fri 5/3

1 stop10h 31m

$633

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 4/20

1 stop14h 29m

Anchorage

Wed 4/24

1 stop22h 04m

$653

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sat 4/20

1 stop14h 29m

Anchorage

Wed 4/24

2 stops18h 59m

$656

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Anchorage flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Anchorage by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Anchorage by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Anchorage is currently $399 while a round-trip flight costs $609. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $439). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in June is currently the most expensive (average of $770). 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.

January

$439

February

$479

March

$569

April

$525

May

$578

June

$770

July

$747

August

$580

September

$554

October

$508

November

$487

December

$492

Temperature and rainfall in Anchorage by month

Plan your trip to Anchorage by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

ANC

Temperature

17.6 - 59 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage. Reviews last updated March 29, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from Des Moines to Anchorage by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,116 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I would have liked flying out of the airport I chose not a different airport. My flight was moved to San Jose

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Anchorage for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Anchorage for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $555, but on average you can expect to pay $604.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $555 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $606 and $628 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $361 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $399 and Alaska Airlines from $407 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Anchorage?

  • What does DSM to ANC mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Anchorage Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to ANC flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Anchorage flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Anchorage flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/29.

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