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$92+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alabama

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 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(Frontier)

One-way from

$92
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$286

Good round-trip deal

$186 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 10/266:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2912:15 pmATL - DSM
1 stop26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/102:32 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops14h 27mFrontier
Fri 11/147:30 amATL - DSM
1 stop7h 19mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 12/31:25 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/54:53 pmATL - DSM
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 12/58:00 amDSM - ATL
1 stop24h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:35 amATL - DSM
1 stop12h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/108:40 amDSM - ATL
1 stop23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:15 amATL - DSM
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/298:25 amDSM - ATL
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/37:45 amATL - DSM
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:32 amDSM - PNS
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/63:54 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/65:45 amDSM - PNS
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/93:25 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/262:25 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops17h 55mFrontier
Mon 9/297:34 amATL - DSM
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/183:48 pmDSM - MOB
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:21 pmMOB - DSM
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/115:00 amDSM - HSV
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/187:11 amHSV - DSM
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:50 amDSM - PNS
2 stops7h 56mDelta
Tue 12/912:55 pmPNS - DSM
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/13$252

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Alabama that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Alabama that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

5:45 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 06m

Pensacola

Tue 12/9

8:22 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$247

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops17h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 9/29

7:34 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$247

Des MoinesMobile

DSM - MOB

DSMMOB

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

5:15 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Mobile

Sat 3/7

5:55 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 28m

$249

Des MoinesMobile

DSM - MOB

DSMMOB

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

3:48 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Mobile

Sat 10/25

6:21 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$249

Des MoinesHuntsville

DSM - HSV

DSMHSV

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

5:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Huntsville

Sat 10/18

7:11 am-2:58 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$249

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 12/6

6:50 am-2:46 pm

2 stops7h 56m

Pensacola

Tue 12/9

12:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$252

Des MoinesAtlanta

DSM - ATL

DSMATL

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-9:20 am

2 stops17h 55m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 10/5

10:06 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops16h 34m

$256

Des MoinesPensacola

DSM - PNS

DSMPNS

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Pensacola

Sat 10/25

7:32 am-4:17 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$262

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

5:42 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Birmingham

Wed 10/22

12:05 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$277

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 3/4

6:53 am-11:03 am

1 stop4h 10m

$279

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Deals found on 9/12

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Alabama

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama (average of $363). Flying from Des Moines to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Alabama. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Alabama, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Alabama?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alabama?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Alabama in 5h 44m. Fly via American Airlines, Frontier, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 807 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Alabama one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Frontier flights start at $123 while deals on United Airlines start at $138 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Alabama?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Alabama is Des Moines - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. You may also consider Des Moines - Pensacola or Des Moines - Mobile.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alabama that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alabama flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alabama?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Alabama.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alabama?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alabama by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alabama (average of $363). Flying from Des Moines to Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alabama

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Alabama. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$134Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$212Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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