How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alaska?

For as low as $579, Delta can have you in Alaska from Des Moines in 10h 47m. Des Moines and Alaska are separated by a distance of 2668 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Alaska ranges from 0.5 - 3.3 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.3 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Alaska when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Alaska, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

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

Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Alaska from Des Moines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alaska?

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

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

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Thu 12/2512:10 pmDSM - ANC

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Mon 12/296:00 amANC - DSM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$790

Sat 12/278:00 amDSM - ANC

1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/301:30 amANC - DSM

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$927

Best flights from Des Moines to Alaska
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Alaska that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 2/54:22 pmDSM - ANC

2 stops10h 47mDelta

Mon 2/165:45 amANC - DSM

2 stops12h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$579

Thu 2/1911:27 amDSM - FAI

2 stops18h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/222:18 amFAI - DSM

2 stops28h 21mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$636

Thu 5/2811:30 amDSM - FAI

1 stop10h 11mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/91:15 amFAI - DSM

1 stop8h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$969

Sun 1/254:21 pmDSM - ANC

2 stops10h 48mDelta

Sun 2/15:55 amANC - DSM

2 stops12h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$604

Sat 3/217:00 pmDSM - FAI

2 stops33h 40mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/285:30 amFAI - DSM

2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$636

Sun 1/254:21 pmDSM - FAI

2 stops11h 01mDelta

Sat 1/311:30 amFAI - DSM

2 stops16h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$622

Thu 5/285:00 amDSM - FAI

2 stops22h 24mAlaska Airlines

Wed 6/102:16 pmFAI - DSM

2 stops22h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$718

Thu 5/2810:55 amDSM - FAI

2 stops16h 11mDelta

Wed 6/1010:05 pmFAI - DSM

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$714

Sun 2/152:24 pmDSM - ANC

1 stop12h 06mAlaska Airlines

Thu 2/1910:50 pmANC - DSM

1 stop11h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$762

Thu 3/121:40 pmDSM - FAI

2 stops15h 58mAlaska Airlines

Fri 3/201:40 amFAI - DSM

2 stops32h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,216

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Alaska. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/2512:10 pmDSM - ANC

1 stop9h 39mDelta

Mon 12/296:00 amANC - DSM

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$790

Sat 12/278:00 amDSM - ANC

1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/301:30 amANC - DSM

1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$927

Sun 1/254:21 pmDSM - ANC

2 stops10h 48mDelta

Sun 2/15:55 amANC - DSM

2 stops12h 29mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$604

Sun 1/254:21 pmDSM - FAI

2 stops11h 01mDelta

Sat 1/311:30 amFAI - DSM

2 stops16h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$622

Sun 1/253:35 pmDSM - ANC

3 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/19:00 amANC - DSM

2 stops33h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$889

One-way flights from Des Moines to Alaska
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Alaska. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 1/2910:59 amDSM - ANC

2 stops16h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$297

Wed 1/78:00 amDSM - ANC

3 stops38h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$397

Thu 1/298:30 amDSM - ANC

3 stops42h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$403

Thu 1/295:09 pmDSM - ANC

1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$428

Sat 12/205:06 pmDSM - ANC

1 stop10h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$477

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

4:22 pm-12:09 am

2 stops10h 47m

Anchorage

Mon 2/16

5:45 am-9:17 pm

2 stops12h 32m

$579

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:21 pm-12:09 am

2 stops10h 48m

Anchorage

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$604

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:21 pm-12:22 am

2 stops11h 01m

Fairbanks

Sat 1/31

1:30 am-9:24 pm

2 stops16h 54m

$622

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

11:27 am-2:38 am

2 stops18h 11m

Fairbanks

Sun 2/22

2:18 am-9:39 am

2 stops28h 21m

$636

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

7:00 pm-1:40 am

2 stops33h 40m

Fairbanks

Sat 3/28

5:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops15h 16m

$636

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

10:55 am-12:06 am

2 stops16h 11m

Fairbanks

Wed 6/10

10:05 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 10m

$714

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:00 am-12:24 am

2 stops22h 24m

Fairbanks

Wed 6/10

2:16 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops22h 58m

$718

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

2:24 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Anchorage

Thu 2/19

10:50 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 53m

$762

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

11:30 am-6:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Fairbanks

Tue 6/9

1:15 am-12:34 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$969

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 3/12

1:40 pm-2:38 am

2 stops15h 58m

Fairbanks

Fri 3/20

1:40 am-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,216

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Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Alaska to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Alaska?
Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Alaska from Des Moines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alaska?
For as low as $579, Delta can have you in Alaska from Des Moines in 10h 47m. Des Moines and Alaska are separated by a distance of 2668 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Alaska that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Alaska flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Alaska?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Alaska.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Alaska?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alaska by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Alaska

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$461	Average$550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$595	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$625	Average$797	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$744	Average$872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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