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$31+ 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$63

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Denver Intl (DEN)

Good round-trip deal

$93 or less

Good one-way deal

$55 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 Orlando Sanford Intl.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $235).
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Denver Intl (DEN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $205).
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/62:25 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Thu 10/911:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$83
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/122:37 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Wed 10/1511:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$97
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/1011:01 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/152:37 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 10/1911:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 11/911:01 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:37 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Sun 10/1911:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$110
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/311:01 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$111
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/202:39 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Wed 10/2211:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$112
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/292:25 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Thu 10/210:53 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:37 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Wed 10/2211:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/132:39 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Thu 10/1611:06 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$119
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Sun 10/123:43 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Wed 10/159:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$123

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 September 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-7:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Denver Intl

Tue 10/21

9:00 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$137

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

5:14 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Denver Intl

Fri 11/7

6:00 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$147

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

6:25 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Denver Intl

Sat 11/1

9:30 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$157

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

6:20 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/12

5:25 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 00m

$167

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 10/28

3:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 15m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/30

2:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$167

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/17

5:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$167

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

3:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/20

7:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$172

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Denver Intl

Sat 12/6

9:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$172

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Denver Intl

Sun 12/14

6:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$172

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

1:25 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/19

10:45 am-3:35 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines

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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 September 12, 2025.

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 $46). 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 September 14, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Saturday 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: Frontier, United Airlines, Southwest. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Denver.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $178
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $139
Delta
Delta
From $128
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $58

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Des Moines everyday are: Chicago (508 flights per day), Detroit (156 flights per day), and Atlanta (150 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From $128
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $78
Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth
From $128
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From $138

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Des Moines is Boston Logan Intl, with prices starting at $48. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Boston Logan Intl
Boston Logan Intl
From $48
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $55
New York
New York
From $55
Austin Bergstrom
Austin Bergstrom
From $58

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 September 17, 2025. 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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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 September 17, 2025.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Denver, Boston, Nashville. 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 $48 to Boston (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $430 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 Frontier, Allegiant Air, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($54), Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($58), 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 New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $481
    Fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starting at $623
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $648
    Fly from Des Moines to Denver starting at $1,090

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider New York. Prices start at $544 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 $100 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $106 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to New York from $106 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale from $112 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Orlando from $114 round trip

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