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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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
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 March 9, 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$63

Cheapest airline

American Airlines

Most popular destination

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Good round-trip deal

$119 or less

Good one-way deal

$49 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 Austin Bergstrom.
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On average, American Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $252).
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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $272).
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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 March 9, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/238:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Wed 3/254:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$118
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Super.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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DEN
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Mon 3/304:30 pm
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$126
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/134:30 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$127
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/202:04 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/2710:25 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$128
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 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 3/8$136
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/242:04 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 4/2710:25 am
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 5/258:21 pm
DSM
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Wed 5/274:42 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/228:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Wed 5/274:42 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 7/88:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Wed 7/154:42 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$144
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/108:21 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 6/154:42 pm
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$145
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Super.com 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
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DSM
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2010:15 am
DSM
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MCO
Nonstop2h 50m
Frontier
Tue 3/248:39 pm
MCO
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DSM
1 stop23h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$168

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 March 9, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/9

5:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$255

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:35 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

5:35 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$259

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/20

4:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$259

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$259

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

7:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 4/13

5:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 35m

$264

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

6:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/4

2:35 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$264
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:04 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Denver Intl

Mon 3/30

5:43 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$267

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/27

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$274

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Denver Intl

Mon 4/6

7:40 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$282

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

6:15 am-3:36 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Denver Intl

Fri 5/22

12:55 am-10:16 am

2 stops8h 21m

$285

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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 March
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Denver. Price data was last updated on March 6, 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 $122). 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 February 21, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Monday afternoons 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 $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 (216 flights per day), Detroit (46 flights per day), and Minneapolis (44 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From $138
Denver Intl
Denver Intl
From $100
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $76
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 Orlando, with prices starting at $45. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Orlando
Orlando
From $45
Tampa
Tampa
From $55
Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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 March 9, 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
4,315 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,315 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,315 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,315 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,315 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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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 March 9, 2026.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Las Vegas, Denver, Cancún. Throughout the year, Las Vegas, Denver, Cancún 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 $45 to Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $363 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 ($60), 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starting at $538
    Fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis starting at $597
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $677
    Fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $788

  • 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 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 Philadelphia from $85 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Nashville from $92 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $95 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Boston from $105 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Fort Lauderdale from $125 round trip

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