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$159+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque (DSM - ABQ)

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABQ
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:10 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/192:16 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Tue 1/61:59 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/11$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/182:59 pmDSM - ABQ
2 stops8h 52mDelta
Wed 1/71:59 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/11$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/182:16 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Thu 1/81:59 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/11$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/256:00 amDSM - ABQ
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$537
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/295:30 amDSM - ABQ
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:45 amABQ - DSM
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/203:00 pmDSM - ABQ
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/66:00 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$542
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/196:35 amDSM - ABQ
2 stops8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 1/610:35 amABQ - DSM
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$552
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/205:30 amDSM - ABQ
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/82:13 pmABQ - DSM
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$554
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/316:15 amDSM - ABQ
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Fri 1/26:15 amABQ - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$558

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Albuquerque (ABQ). 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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$577
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:54 am-4:54 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Albuquerque

Tue 2/3

7:05 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$322

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

8:35 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Albuquerque

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$329

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:03 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Albuquerque

Wed 2/18

2:40 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$339

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:50 am-4:57 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Albuquerque

Thu 2/26

7:05 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$357

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

2:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Albuquerque

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$364

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

5:19 am-9:04 am

1 stop4h 45m

Albuquerque

Mon 5/18

5:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$396

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Albuquerque

Tue 2/17

1:11 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$400

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Fri 4/3

2:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Albuquerque

Mon 4/6

5:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$407

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

1:35 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$159

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 12/24

3:00 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$170

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque

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 Albuquerque in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Albuquerque flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Albuquerque flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Albuquerque 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-Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $220). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in July is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 ABQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Albuquerque. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Albuquerque

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque. Reviews last updated December 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Albuquerque will take you 4h 48m. The distance between Des Moines and Albuquerque is about 831 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 flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque round-trip?

    Currently priced at $262, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Albuquerque and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $283 and $296, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Albuquerque for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $220). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in July is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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 Albuquerque

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque. 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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