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$163+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABQ
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
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 August 1, 2026.

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.
Thu 8/275:21 pm
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 8/317:00 am
ABQ
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DSM
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$325
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/273:50 pm
DSM
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ABQ
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Thu 9/33:35 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$330
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/273:50 pm
DSM
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ABQ
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/3111:50 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/242:44 pm
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Mon 9/285:30 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$351
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/25:45 am
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 10/54:45 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$355
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.
Fri 9/112:29 pm
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Fri 9/186:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$356
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/175:50 am
DSM
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ABQ
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 10/2012:25 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$365
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/35:50 am
DSM
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ABQ
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Tue 10/66:05 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$370
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.
Sat 9/59:32 am
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 9/135:40 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/510:59 am
DSM
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ABQ
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Sun 9/137:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$376
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/75:45 am
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 10/115:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$379
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:34 am
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 8/293:02 pm
ABQ
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DSM
1 stop4h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$381

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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$236
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average 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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

5:30 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Albuquerque

Sat 11/7

1:31 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$325

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

5:45 am-9:46 am

1 stop5h 01m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/6

4:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$325

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

5:50 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/20

12:25 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$365

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

5:50 am-2:30 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Albuquerque

Tue 10/6

6:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$370

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

7:05 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Albuquerque

Sun 11/8

12:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$376
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

5:45 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 52m

Albuquerque

Sun 10/11

5:30 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 22m

$379

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Albuquerque

Mon 9/7

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$393

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

5:03 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Albuquerque

Tue 12/8

1:30 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$405

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

3:00 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Albuquerque

Wed 10/14

12:25 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$412

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

3:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Albuquerque

Sun 8/23

10:05 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$416

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Albuquerque flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Albuquerque from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Albuquerque?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Albuquerque flights typically cost between $236 and $307 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on United Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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 August 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Dawn,Jul 2026

ORD - GRR

The crew aboard the plane were not very friendly. They definitely acted like it was a chore to be there.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Albuquerque will take you 5h 11m. 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $326. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Albuquerque for 52% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Albuquerque (average of $236). Flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque in December is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Albuquerque

Discover the top 2 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$326Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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