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$28+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — PHX
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Des Moines

Discover essential information about flights departing from Des Moines, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Des Moines airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$61

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Good round-trip deal

$153 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines is currently to Tampa St. Petersburg.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Orlando.
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On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $247).
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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $276).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Thu 3/53:59 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$87
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Fri 3/64:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Sat 3/74:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Mon 3/94:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$102
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/134:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/278:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Mon 3/304:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$108
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:40 am
DSM
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DEN
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Wed 3/254:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$109
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Thu 3/53:59 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$117
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Fri 3/64:30 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$122
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/148:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Wed 3/254:30 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$123
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:00 am
DSM
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DEN
1 stop22h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/164:30 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$124
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:21 pm
DSM
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DFW
1 stop24h 50m
Frontier
Wed 3/256:00 am
DFW
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DSM
1 stop13h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$133

Find flights from Des Moines within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Des Moines that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on February 19, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Sky Harbor Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:35 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/8

11:20 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$177

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

8:21 pm-11:27 am

1 stop15h 06m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/26

2:33 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop28h 43m

$179

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

2:20 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 52m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 4/27

5:20 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$181

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

5:20 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 49m

Denver Intl

Wed 4/8

10:25 am-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$197

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/10

7:39 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 45m

$205

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

8:21 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops18h 44m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$210

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-5:33 am

1 stop8h 12m

Orlando

Tue 3/10

7:45 am-10:05 am

Nonstop3h 20m

$224

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

6:45 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/30

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$227

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

4:25 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Denver Intl

Tue 3/17

12:35 am-9:46 am

1 stop8h 11m

$231

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/7

2:33 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$237

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines in February
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from Des Moines, FlightHub has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as FlightHub about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from Des Moines made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate FlightHub the highest out of those offering flight deals from Des Moines. FlightHub has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from Des Moines. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Sky Harbor Intl. Price data was last updated on February 18, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of $157). Flying from Des Moines in April will prove the most costly (average of $215). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines?

For flights departing from Des Moines check dates and pricing for the following: American Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, United Airlines, Allegiant Air. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Phoenix.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $148
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $118
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $53
Delta
Delta
From $85

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Des Moines everyday are: Chicago (494 flights per day), Atlanta (99 flights per day), and Detroit (94 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From $131
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $88
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $84
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $170

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Des Moines?

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Nashville Intl, with prices starting at $41. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Nashville Intl
Nashville Intl
From $41
Tampa
Tampa
From $55
Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda
From $55
Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Sarasota Bradenton Intl
From $57

Airline reviews for flights from Des Moines

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Des Moines. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Des Moines travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on February 19, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Des Moines. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Denver, Cancún, Fort Lauderdale. Throughout the year, Denver, Cancún, Nashville are some of the top choices made by users flying from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as $41 to Nashville (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $448 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Allegiant Air, Frontier, and Delta have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($53), Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($59), and Delta flights from Des Moines to Allentown-Bethlehem ($85).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Des Moines?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Des Moines we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $607
    Fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $788
    Fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport starting at $1,024
    Fly from Des Moines to Denver starting at $1,053

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Des Moines?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Atlanta. Prices start at $293 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    October is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Des Moines to embark to:
    Fly from Des Moines to Boston from $96 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Austin from $103 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Nashville from $106 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $116 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Denver from $127 round trip

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