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$398+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage (DSM - ANC)

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ANC
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Anchorage are usually found in October or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Anchorage (ANC). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$564
(Delta)

One-way from

$398
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$780
From Des Moines to Anchorage
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Anchorage
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Anchorage. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/202:49 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop13h 46mDelta
Wed 9/36:00 amANC - DSM
1 stop11h 59mDelta
Deal found 7/2$564
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:32 pmDSM - ANC
3 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/71:32 pmANC - DSM
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$629
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:28 amDSM - ANC
2 stops16h 19mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/311:25 pmANC - DSM
1 stop13h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$631
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/611:51 amDSM - ANC
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/98:45 pmANC - DSM
1 stop16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$652
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/65:14 pmDSM - ANC
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/911:59 pmANC - DSM
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$698

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Anchorage that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Anchorage

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Price

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

10:58 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 22m

Anchorage

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$564

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:32 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops28h 16m

Anchorage

Thu 8/7

1:32 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$629

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

9:28 am-10:47 pm

2 stops16h 19m

Anchorage

Wed 9/3

11:25 pm-3:33 pm

1 stop13h 08m

$631

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

11:51 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Anchorage

Sun 11/9

8:45 pm-4:21 pm

1 stop16h 36m

$652

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

5:14 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Anchorage

Sun 11/9

11:59 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$698

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

5:12 am-11:06 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$398

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

5:14 pm-11:35 am

2 stops21h 21m

$403

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

2:39 pm-2:01 am

2 stops14h 22m

$432

Des MoinesAnchorage

DSM - ANC

DSMANC

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

8:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$472

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Deals found on 7/3

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Anchorage. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 ANC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Anchorage. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Anchorage in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Anchorage

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Anchorage, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Anchorage is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $564 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $631 and $652 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Anchorage one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $398 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $403 and Delta from $432 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Anchorage (average of $456). Flying from Des Moines to Anchorage in July is currently the most expensive (average of $648). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Anchorage

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Anchorage. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$461Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$518Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$610Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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