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$204+ 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ABQ
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 May 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/266:20 am
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop6h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 6/210:45 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Wed 6/104:48 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Wed 6/178:21 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/234:48 pm
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 5/274:07 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/237:02 pm
DSM
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ABQ
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Mon 7/274:07 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/107:00 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 6/1712:35 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 6/252:45 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 50m
Delta
Tue 6/308:28 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 6/247:00 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/292:00 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/263:15 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops7h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/21:45 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 8/56:10 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/53:30 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/236:25 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Mon 7/272:00 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$408

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$335
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$443
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

4:48 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/17

8:21 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$336
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

7:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/29

2:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$371

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Wed 6/10

7:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Albuquerque

Wed 6/17

12:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$372

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

2:45 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Albuquerque

Tue 6/30

8:28 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$376

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

3:15 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Albuquerque

Tue 6/2

1:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$387

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

4:40 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Albuquerque

Mon 6/29

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$412

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Tue 6/30

5:17 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Albuquerque

Wed 7/1

4:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$415

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Thu 6/25

5:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Albuquerque

Sun 6/28

1:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$418

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

1:30 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Albuquerque

Fri 6/19

2:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$427
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesAlbuquerque

DSM - ABQ

DSMABQ

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

5:17 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$204

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Deals found on 4/27

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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 May.
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.

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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 May 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,684 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Albuquerque. 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 Albuquerque?

    Departing from Des Moines to Albuquerque will take you 4h 20m. 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 $292, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Albuquerque for 43% 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.

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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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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