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$164+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Arkansas

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — XNA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Arkansas

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Arkansas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Arkansas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/241:38 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:38 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:15 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Mon 3/26:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/234:40 pm
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 3/22:35 pm
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:10 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Sat 2/2810:40 am
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 4/104:25 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Mon 4/135:59 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/275:00 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 3/24:55 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/201:52 pm
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/244:55 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:32 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 2/174:55 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/271:00 pm
DSM
-
LIT
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 3/24:40 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/53:20 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 5/87:25 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/11:55 pm
DSM
-
LIT
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sun 5/33:10 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 2/131:48 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop8h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$372

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Arkansas

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Arkansas 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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Arkansas that are best for you.

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Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Memphis

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$277

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Memphis

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$287

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Memphis

Sat 2/28

10:40 am-7:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$299

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

4:25 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Memphis

Mon 4/13

5:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$302

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

5:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

Little Rock

Mon 3/2

4:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$303

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:32 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 23m

Little Rock

Tue 2/17

4:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$321

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Little Rock

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$332

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

6:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Little Rock

Sun 3/1

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$347

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

3:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Memphis

Fri 5/8

7:25 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$349

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

1:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Little Rock

Sun 5/3

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$362

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Reviews of airlines servicing Arkansas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Arkansas. 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 Arkansas. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Des Moines to Arkansas. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Arkansas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Arkansas?

    If you book a flight to Arkansas from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Arkansas?

    For as low as $287, Delta can have you in Arkansas from Des Moines in 5h 50m. Des Moines and Arkansas are separated by a distance of 491 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Arkansas?

    The most popular route from Des Moines to Arkansas is Des Moines - Memphis. You may also consider Des Moines - Little Rock or Des Moines - Texarkana Webb Field.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Arkansas 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Arkansas

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Arkansas. 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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