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$55+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
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 abril 29, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$50

Cheapest round-trip flight

$48

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)

Good round-trip deal

$78 or less

Good one-way deal

$49 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines is currently to Orlando Sanford Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Houston Hobby.
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On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $227).
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Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $318).
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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 abril 29, 2025.

vie. 5/308:20 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
lun. 6/25:09 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$110
vie. 7/41:15 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
lun. 7/77:25 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/28$142
jue. 6/127:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop13h 44mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/259:31 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$170
mié. 5/218:48 amDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/241:28 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$182
jue. 7/175:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/210:25 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$189
dom. 5/256:13 pmDSM - DEN
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/285:00 amDEN - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$190
dom. 5/258:45 amDSM - DEN
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
mié. 5/285:05 pmDEN - DSM
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$192
vie. 5/308:20 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
lun. 6/25:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$201
jue. 6/126:32 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/1910:42 pmMCO - DSM
1 stop21h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$205
sáb. 5/245:30 amDSM - PHX
Nonstop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/288:35 amPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$209
jue. 5/221:07 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 13mDelta
dom. 5/256:24 amORD - DSM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$209
mié. 5/217:01 amDSM - DEN
1 stop7h 29mDelta
sáb. 5/245:30 amDEN - DSM
2 stops10h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/28$212

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 abril 29, 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

vie. 5/30

8:20 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Denver Intl

lun. 6/2

5:09 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$110

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

vie. 7/4

1:15 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

lun. 7/7

7:25 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$142

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

jue. 6/12

7:00 am-6:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 6/25

9:31 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$170

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

mié. 5/21

8:48 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Denver Intl

sáb. 5/24

1:28 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$182

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

jue. 7/17

5:00 am-6:27 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 8/2

10:25 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$189

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

dom. 5/25

6:13 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Denver Intl

mié. 5/28

5:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$190

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

dom. 5/25

8:45 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Denver Intl

mié. 5/28

5:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$192

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

6:20 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

mar. 6/3

8:35 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$199

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

jue. 6/12

6:32 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Orlando

jue. 6/19

10:42 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$205

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

mié. 5/7

7:30 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

lun. 5/12

5:50 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$208

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines in April
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 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 April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines, you should look to book at least 56 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of $28). Flying from Des Moines in January will prove the most costly (average of $107). 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 March 30, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Wednesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday 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 $128

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $133

Delta

Delta

From $131

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

From $70

What are popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Des Moines everyday are: Chicago (310 flights per day), Detroit (162 flights per day), and Atlanta (138 flights per day).

Chicago

Chicago

From $142

Denver Intl

Denver Intl

From $89

Charlotte Douglas

Charlotte Douglas

From $99

Dallas/Fort Worth

Dallas/Fort Worth

From $144

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

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

Austin Bergstrom

Austin Bergstrom

From $48

Houston Hobby

Houston Hobby

From $48

Jacksonville

Jacksonville

From $49

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 abril 29, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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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 Denver, Nashville, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. 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 Austin (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 Frontier, Allegiant Air, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($38), Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($70), and Southwest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque ($117).

  • 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 $537
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $852
    Fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starting at $902
    Fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis starting at $1,036

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Washington, D.C.. Prices start at $403 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time January 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 Houston from $66 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $90 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Austin from $91 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to New York from $92 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Jacksonville from $98 round trip

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