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$398+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AEX
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
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 April 28, 2026.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/273:01 pm
DSM
-
AEX
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 5/309:43 am
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/183:01 pm
DSM
-
AEX
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 6/224:00 pm
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$425
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:18 pm
DSM
-
AEX
2 stops8h 19m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:26 pm
AEX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$470
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.
Tue 5/1210:26 am
DSM
-
AEX
2 stops10h 49m
Delta
Sat 5/1612:10 pm
AEX
-
DSM
2 stops9h 02m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$557

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$398
(United Airlines)
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Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

3:01 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Alexandria

Sat 5/30

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$398

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

3:01 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Alexandria

Mon 6/22

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$425

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

2:18 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops8h 19m

Alexandria

Sat 5/16

6:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$470

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

10:26 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Alexandria

Sat 5/16

12:10 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops9h 02m

$557
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

5:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$434

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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-Alexandria, Louisiana flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Alexandria, Louisiana flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Alexandria, Louisiana flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Alexandria, Louisiana 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-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 United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Alexandria, Louisiana in about 4h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Alexandria, Louisiana is about 708 mi.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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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