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$33+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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 January 8, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$57

Cheapest round-trip flight

$76

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Good round-trip deal

$96 or less

Good one-way deal

$51 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines is currently to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Nashville Intl.
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On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $260).
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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $360).
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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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sat 3/78:21 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Wed 3/114:30 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$90
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:17 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mon 2/233:49 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/127:32 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Fri 2/133:36 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 3/94:30 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/137:17 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mon 2/163:49 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 3/168:21 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 3/234:30 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 3/188:21 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Mon 3/234:30 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Fri 2/277:59 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Sun 3/13:59 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$124
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:45 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Sun 3/13:59 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$125
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Fri 2/207:17 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Sun 2/224:04 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/237:17 pmDSM - LAX
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Thu 2/266:20 amLAX - DSM
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 2/237:17 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Thu 2/2610:20 amDFW - DSM
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$144

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 January 8, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLos Angeles

DSM - LAX

DSMLAX

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

8:21 pm-10:49 am

1 stop16h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

8:57 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop20h 19m

$195

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

11:02 am-2:08 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Denver Intl

Wed 3/18

10:50 am-3:42 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$199

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/11

2:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$203

Des MoinesMiami

DSM - MIA

DSMMIA

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Miami

Sat 3/7

6:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 05m

$219

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

12:05 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

$221

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

6:10 am-7:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Denver Intl

Mon 2/16

7:55 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$228

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

5:16 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

10:50 am-4:27 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$229

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

11:26 am-7:28 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Denver Intl

Tue 2/10

6:05 am-3:41 pm

2 stops8h 36m

$230

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Mon 3/16

5:20 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 49m

Denver Intl

Wed 3/18

10:50 am-3:42 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$230

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

5:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/24

5:25 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$234

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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 January
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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, eDreams has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as eDreams 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 eDreams the highest out of those offering flight deals from Des Moines. eDreams 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 Denver. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines, you should look to book at least 35 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 $52). Flying from Des Moines in July will prove the most costly (average of $118). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Denver. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Des Moines?

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

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $176
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $147
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $54
Delta
Delta
From $108

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Des Moines everyday are: Chicago (454 flights per day), Dallas (99 flights per day), and Atlanta (91 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From $139
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $103
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $179
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $99

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Tampa, with prices starting at $38. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Tampa
Tampa
From $38
Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From $48
Orlando
Orlando
From $50

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 January 8, 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 Frontier 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
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,142 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
3,061 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Cancún, Fort Lauderdale, Denver. 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 $38 to Tampa (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $445 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 Southwest have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($54), Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($62), and Southwest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque ($97).

  • 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 Denver starting at $554
    Fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $602
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $614
    Fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starting at $616

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Charlotte. Prices start at $321 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 July 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 Nashville from $111 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $112 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Punta Gorda from $112 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Austin from $112 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Phoenix from $117 round trip

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