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Cheap flights from St. Louis to Des Moines (STL - DSM) from $134

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 8/25. 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.
STL — DSM
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) to Des Moines (DSM). 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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$323

One-way from

$134
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines are found to be more expensive on Thursday. 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 Des Moines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to Des Moines from St. Louis average $352. You can even find prices in March for less than $352, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $235. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 44%.

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

When flying from St. Louis to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap St. Louis to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Des Moines 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 St. Louis to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 6/268:02 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Sun 6/307:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$292
Thu 6/273:32 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Sun 6/307:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$393
Fri 6/147:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/169:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$427
Tue 6/118:01 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/116:13 pmDSM - STL
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$461
Fri 6/145:38 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/166:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$466
Fri 6/216:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/235:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$480
Thu 6/277:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/301:14 pmDSM - STL
3 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$497
Thu 6/276:22 pmSTL - DSM
3 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/301:14 pmDSM - STL
3 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$516
Wed 6/266:00 amSTL - DSM
2 stops18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/306:13 pmDSM - STL
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$524

St. Louis to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Des Moines 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 St. Louis to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 6/268:02 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Sun 6/307:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$292
Sun 10/276:22 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/3111:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$320
Thu 6/273:32 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop22h 52mFrontier
Sun 6/307:32 pmDSM - STL
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$393
Fri 6/147:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/169:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$427
Tue 6/118:01 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/116:13 pmDSM - STL
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$461
Fri 6/145:38 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/166:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$466
Fri 6/216:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/235:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$480
Thu 6/277:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops9h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/301:14 pmDSM - STL
3 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$497
Sun 10/278:05 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/316:45 pmDSM - STL
2 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$511

St. Louis to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from St. Louis to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from St. Louis to Des Moines should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Fri 6/147:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/169:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$427
Tue 6/118:01 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/116:13 pmDSM - STL
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$461
Fri 6/145:38 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/166:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$466
Fri 6/147:45 amSTL - DSM
2 stops7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/163:59 pmDSM - STL
3 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$598
Tue 6/116:30 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/116:41 pmDSM - STL
2 stops15h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$684
Fri 6/141:42 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/165:54 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$758

One-way flights to Des Moines from St. Louis

Search for one-way flight options from St. Louis to Des Moines. 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from St. Louis to Des Moines. Those seeking round-trip flights from St. Louis to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Sun 8/256:10 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$134
Sun 8/258:05 amSTL - DSM
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$227

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

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

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/26

1 stop17h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop12h 53m

$292

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/27

1 stop4h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 10/31

1 stop6h 22m

$320

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/27

1 stop22h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop12h 53m

$393

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/27

1 stop15h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

3 stops24h 37m

$466

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/21

1 stop3h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 6/23

1 stop4h 38m

$480

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/27

2 stops9h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

3 stops24h 37m

$497

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/27

1 stop6h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 10/31

2 stops15h 04m

$511

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/27

3 stops21h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

3 stops24h 37m

$516

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/26

2 stops18h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 6/30

1 stop3h 49m

$524

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What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 St. Louis to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier from St. Louis to Des Moines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from St. Louis to Des Moines, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Des Moines (DSM). Nonstop flights to Des Moines from Lambert-St Louis take 4h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines offered by 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $292, but on average you can expect to pay $618.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $500?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from St. Louis to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $292. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $320 and $511, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does STL to DSM mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while DSM stands for Des Moines Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Des Moines 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis to Des Moines 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 St. Louis to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Des Moines 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 St. Louis to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Des Moines 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 St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/5.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from St. Louis to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 2 airlines flying from St. Louis to Des Moines

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Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to Des Moines

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