Des Moines

$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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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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 June 30, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$55

Cheapest round-trip flight

$77

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Denver Intl (DEN)

Good round-trip deal

$67 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.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Nashville Intl.
On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $231).
Denver Intl (DEN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $237).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines.

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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 June 30, 2025.

Fri 8/81:25 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 06mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/146:06 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/28$91
Mon 8/49:39 amDSM - FLL
Nonstop3h 10mAllegiant Air
Mon 8/116:30 amFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/28$112
Fri 7/187:33 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Mon 7/214:00 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$128
Mon 8/41:59 pmDSM - FLL
1 stop5h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/116:30 amFLL - DSM
Nonstop3h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$144
Sun 8/247:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop16h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/295:46 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$147
Thu 9/411:40 amDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Mon 9/811:45 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$157
Wed 8/133:49 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/203:00 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$176
Fri 8/226:20 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Sun 8/245:10 amDFW - DSM
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$184
Wed 8/203:25 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Sun 8/248:15 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/29$187
Sat 7/261:13 pmDSM - MCO
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/211:55 amMCO - DSM
1 stop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/28$188
Sat 8/166:10 amDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Tue 8/197:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$189
Tue 8/123:10 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1911:11 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$190

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 June 30, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Fri 8/8

1:25 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/14

6:06 pm-11:02 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$91

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM - FLL

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Mon 8/4

9:39 am-1:49 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 8/11

6:30 am-8:49 am

Nonstop3h 19m

$112

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

7:33 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Denver Intl

Mon 7/21

4:00 pm-6:48 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$128

Des MoinesFort Lauderdale

DSM - FLL

DSMFLL

Des Moines

Mon 8/4

1:59 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 8/11

6:30 am-8:49 am

Nonstop3h 19m

$144

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-9:43 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/29

5:46 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$147

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

11:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/8

11:45 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$157

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

3:49 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/20

3:00 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$176

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

6:20 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/24

5:10 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$184

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

3:25 pm-4:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Denver Intl

Sun 8/24

8:15 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$187

Des MoinesOrlando

DSM - MCO

DSMMCO

Des Moines

Sat 7/26

1:13 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Orlando

Sat 8/2

11:55 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$188

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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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 June 27, 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 $31). 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 June 29, 2025.

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 Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

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 June 30, 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, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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, 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 $38 to Jacksonville (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $396 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 ($58), and Southwest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque ($114).

  • 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 Denver starting at $1,047
    Fly from Des Moines to Miami starting at $1,089
    Fly from Des Moines to Atlanta starting at $1,195

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Minneapolis. Prices start at $567 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 Nashville from $78 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Orlando from $79 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Houston from $82 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $90 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Boston from $96 round trip

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