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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC) from $535

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/13. 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
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Des Moines to Anchorage are usually found in April or October, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$984

Round-trip from

$443
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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 103% 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 $643 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $846 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Anchorage from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $726 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $426. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to ANC?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Anchorage at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Des Moines to Anchorage flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Anchorage specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 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 7/51:00 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop12h 32mDelta
Thu 7/111:01 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/5$581
Fri 7/123:57 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/169:46 pmANC - DSM
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$602
Thu 7/1111:21 amDSM - ANC
1 stop11h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1711:59 pmANC - DSM
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$614
Fri 7/51:00 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop12h 32mDelta
Fri 7/1211:59 pmANC - DSM
1 stop13h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/5$619
Sun 7/215:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop21h 08mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/259:46 pmANC - DSM
1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$633
Fri 7/125:48 amDSM - ANC
1 stop25h 42mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/166:30 pmANC - DSM
2 stops17h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$649
Thu 7/119:39 amDSM - ANC
2 stops15h 02mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/162:55 amANC - DSM
2 stops12h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/6$654
Wed 6/55:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop21h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/198:19 pmANC - DSM
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$658
Wed 7/311:20 amDSM - ANC
1 stop11h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1011:59 pmANC - DSM
1 stop35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$659

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 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.
Tue 8/133:58 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/208:19 pmANC - DSM
1 stop19h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$535
Fri 8/95:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/198:19 pmANC - DSM
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$561
Fri 8/910:11 amDSM - ANC
1 stop15h 36mDelta
Mon 8/1911:25 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/6$567
Fri 8/96:00 pmDSM - ANC
2 stops10h 44mDelta
Mon 8/1911:25 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/6$572
Tue 8/136:00 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Tue 8/206:08 amANC - DSM
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/6$575
Fri 7/51:00 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop12h 32mDelta
Thu 7/111:01 amANC - DSM
2 stops13h 38mDelta
Deal found 6/5$581
Tue 9/36:00 amDSM - ANC
2 stops13h 01mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/37:18 pmANC - DSM
2 stops20h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$582
Tue 9/38:00 amDSM - ANC
1 stop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/311:59 pmANC - DSM
1 stop35h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$589
Fri 7/123:57 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop10h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/169:46 pmANC - DSM
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$602

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/13

1 stop9h 47m

Anchorage

Tue 8/20

1 stop19h 32m

$535

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

1 stop20h 45m

Anchorage

Mon 8/19

1 stop15h 54m

$561

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

1 stop15h 36m

Anchorage

Mon 8/19

2 stops14h 19m

$567

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 8/9

2 stops10h 44m

Anchorage

Mon 8/19

2 stops14h 19m

$572

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/13

1 stop9h 43m

Anchorage

Tue 8/20

2 stops11h 57m

$575

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 9/3

2 stops13h 01m

Anchorage

Tue 9/3

2 stops20h 36m

$582

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 9/3

1 stop11h 30m

Anchorage

Tue 9/3

1 stop35h 08m

$589

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 7/11

1 stop11h 36m

Anchorage

Wed 7/17

1 stop11h 20m

$614

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 7/5

3 stops29h 07m

Anchorage

Fri 7/12

3 stops21h 51m

$756

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How far ahead should I 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 May 31, 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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What is the cheapest day 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 June 2, 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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Anchorage, 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 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 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 June 6, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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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 American Airlines for just $535, but on average you can expect to pay $613.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $535 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Alaska Airlines, starting at $567 and $582 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 on your Des Moines to Anchorage flight 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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    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Anchorage 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 Anchorage.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage 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.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Anchorage?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Anchorage flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • 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 6/6.

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

    The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $443). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $714). 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 Anchorage

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United AirlinesCheapest$405Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$429Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$466Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$629Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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