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$348+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Alexandria, LA (DSM - AEX)

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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AEX
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Alexandria

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Alexandria
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Alexandria. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/245:05 am
DSM
-
AEX
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:28 pm
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/2410:28 am
DSM
-
AEX
2 stops11h 09m
Delta
Sat 3/2811:43 am
AEX
-
DSM
2 stops9h 27m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$619
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/235:35 am
DSM
-
AEX
1 stop5h 28m
Delta
Fri 3/276:00 am
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$804
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/231:37 pm
DSM
-
AEX
2 stops9h 27m
American Airlines
Fri 3/276:00 am
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$834

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Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

5:05 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 28m

Alexandria

Sat 3/28

6:28 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$348

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

10:28 am-9:37 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Alexandria

Sat 3/28

11:43 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$619

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

5:35 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 28m

Alexandria

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

$804

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

1:37 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Alexandria

Fri 3/27

6:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$834

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Alexandria, Louisiana flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Alexandria, Louisiana flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana in about 4h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 41m. The distance between Des Moines and Alexandria, Louisiana is about 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Alexandria 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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