$484+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Arcata (DSM - ACV)
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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ACV
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ArcataExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Arcata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Arcata. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:45 am -
2 stops7h 51m
Sat 9/266:00 am -
2 stops9h 48m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:38 pm -
1 stop17h 33m
Sat 9/2612:51 pm -
2 stops19h 53m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/11:24 pm -
2 stops10h 54m
Mon 10/51:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/189:13 am -
2 stops12h 54m
Sat 9/262:08 pm -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1811:32 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Sun 9/271:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/85:45 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Mon 10/121:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$678
Best flights from Des Moines to ArcataDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/11:24 pm -
2 stops10h 54m
Mon 10/51:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/85:45 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Mon 10/121:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$678
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to ArcataDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/188:38 pm -
1 stop17h 33m
Sat 9/2612:51 pm -
2 stops19h 53m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/189:13 am -
2 stops12h 54m
Sat 9/262:08 pm -
2 stops7h 40m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1811:32 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Sun 9/271:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$629
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:45 am -
2 stops7h 51m
Sat 9/266:00 am -
2 stops9h 48m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/11:24 pm -
2 stops10h 54m
Mon 10/51:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/85:45 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Mon 10/121:27 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/6![United Airlines logo]()
$678
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $520 (United Airlines) |
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DSM Des Moines - ACV Arcata Eureka
DSMACV
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
1:24 pm-10:18 pm
2 stops10h 54m
Arcata Eureka
Mon 10/5
1:27 pm-11:48 pm
2 stops8h 21m
$520
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DSM Des Moines - ACV Arcata Eureka
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Des Moines
Thu 10/8
5:45 am-12:25 pm
2 stops8h 40m
Arcata Eureka
Mon 10/12
1:27 pm-11:48 pm
2 stops8h 21m
$678
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Arcata in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Arcata flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Arcata flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Arcata flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Arcata 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-Arcata flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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