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$347+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Albany, NY (DSM - ALB)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ALB
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Albany

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Albany (ALB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$190
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$341
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Albany
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Albany. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/33:35 pm
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop4h 48m
United Airlines
Thu 2/56:00 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:10 am
DSM
-
ALB
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Thu 2/512:05 pm
ALB
-
DSM
2 stops10h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/13$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/286:19 am
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Sat 3/75:30 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 39m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/251:10 pm
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
ALB
-
DSM
2 stops9h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 4/235:45 pm
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop4h 34m
Delta
Sun 4/266:00 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1611:30 am
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop4h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 6/204:30 pm
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$407
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/2710:36 am
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop4h 37m
Delta
Fri 3/66:00 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:10 pm
DSM
-
ALB
2 stops11h 50m
Southwest
Sun 4/267:35 pm
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/15$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/283:24 pm
DSM
-
ALB
2 stops7h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 3/78:14 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$454
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/28:00 am
DSM
-
ALB
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 7/56:15 am
ALB
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Albany 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Albany that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Albany

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

3:35 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Albany Intl

Thu 2/5

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$347

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

6:19 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 33m

Albany Intl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 39m

$359

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

10:36 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Albany Intl

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop6h 01m

$427

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

3:24 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Albany Intl

Sat 3/7

8:14 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$454

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

4:58 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$487

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

3:35 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Albany Intl

Fri 1/30

4:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$487

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

8:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Albany Intl

Thu 1/29

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$487

Des MoinesAlbany

DSM - ALB

DSMALB

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

6:24 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 25m

Albany Intl

Sun 2/15

5:30 am-9:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

$493

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/13

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Albany

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Albany in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albany, New York flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albany, New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Albany, New York flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albany, New York flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Albany, New York flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Albany

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albany from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Albany

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 Albany

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albany. 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 Albany. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Albany have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,129 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lucy,Nov 2023

ATL - JFK

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Albany, New York in 4h 33m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Albany, New York is about 1017 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Albany, New York.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Albany 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 Albany, New York?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albany, New York (average of $280). Flying from Des Moines to Albany, New York in November is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Albany

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Albany. 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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