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$327+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Alaska

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ANC
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alaska

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Alaska flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$493
(Delta)

One-way from

$327
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$795
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alaska
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alaska. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/2610:18 amDSM - FAI
2 stops16h 07mDelta
Tue 9/23:15 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops15h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/27$493
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/117:08 amDSM - ANC
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/189:53 pmANC - DSM
1 stop14h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/2010:58 amDSM - ANC
2 stops15h 29mDelta
Wed 9/35:19 pmANC - DSM
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 7/28$556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:36 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop28h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/229:04 pmANC - DSM
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$632
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:17 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop14h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/1712:34 amANC - DSM
2 stops11h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$634
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:17 pmDSM - FAI
2 stops15h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/1712:18 amFAI - DSM
2 stops12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:35 amDSM - FAI
1 stop11h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/1811:23 pmFAI - DSM
2 stops35h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$690

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Alaska that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Alaska

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Price

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

10:18 am-11:25 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Fairbanks

Tue 9/2

3:15 pm-10:07 am

2 stops15h 52m

$493

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

7:08 am-8:48 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Anchorage

Thu 9/18

9:53 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$546

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

10:58 am-11:27 pm

2 stops15h 29m

Anchorage

Wed 9/3

5:19 pm-10:07 am

2 stops13h 48m

$556

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

6:36 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop28h 21m

Anchorage

Wed 10/22

9:04 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$632

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

2:17 pm-1:59 am

1 stop14h 42m

Anchorage

Wed 9/17

12:34 am-3:18 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$634

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

2:17 pm-2:45 am

2 stops15h 28m

Fairbanks

Wed 9/17

12:18 am-3:18 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$672

Des MoinesFairbanks

DSM - FAI

DSMFAI

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

11:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop11h 13m

Fairbanks

Thu 9/18

11:23 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 57m

$690

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

10:58 am-8:17 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$327

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

6:00 am-10:41 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$352

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

7:08 am-8:48 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$389

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Alaska

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to AK?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Alaska. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Alaska as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alaska

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alaska. 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 Alaska. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Alaska. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $327. Users have also found prices from $352 and $389 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Alaska (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Alaska in July is currently the most expensive (average of $645). 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 Alaska

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Alaska. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$610Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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