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$156+ 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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — XNA
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
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 March 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/287:25 am
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 5/53:44 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/152:44 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Tue 4/216:20 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/1511:09 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops8h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 4/217:34 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/285:30 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops12h 05m
Southwest
Tue 5/512:20 pm
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/14$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/156:55 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 5/132:16 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop27h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/316:39 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sat 4/252:16 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:34 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/114:20 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 5/165:25 am
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops15h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/162:44 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop6h 15m
Delta
Mon 4/205:59 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/297:02 pm
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Tue 6/27:23 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/296:15 am
DSM
-
LIT
2 stops10h 04m
Delta
Tue 6/25:30 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/28:15 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 5/53:25 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$335

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Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Memphis

Tue 5/5

3:44 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$269

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-5:35 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Memphis

Tue 5/5

12:20 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$281

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

1:04 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Memphis

Sat 5/16

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$291

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

3:20 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Memphis

Mon 4/27

7:34 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$291

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

4:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Memphis

Sat 5/16

5:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$302

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

4:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Memphis

Thu 5/7

4:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$316

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

1:32 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Memphis

Tue 4/21

7:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$331

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

8:15 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Little Rock

Tue 5/5

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$335

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Memphis

Mon 4/20

12:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$335
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

1:10 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Little Rock

Sat 4/18

6:45 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$345

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  • 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 $291, American Airlines can have you in Arkansas from Des Moines in 4h 55m. 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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