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$136+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Asheville (DSM - AVL)

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — AVL
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Asheville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Asheville (AVL). 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 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$330
From Des Moines to Asheville Regional
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Asheville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Asheville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/134:09 pmDSM - AVL
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2011:25 amAVL - DSM
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/125:44 amDSM - AVL
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Sat 8/165:49 amAVL - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/29$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 12/129:31 amDSM - AVL
2 stops11h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/56:40 amAVL - DSM
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$352
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/147:15 pmDSM - AVL
2 stops20h 30mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/1710:00 amAVL - DSM
1 stop14h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/29$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 12/123:17 pmDSM - AVL
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 amAVL - DSM
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$426

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

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Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

4:09 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Asheville Regional

Sat 9/20

11:25 am-3:16 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$248

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

5:44 am-11:39 am

1 stop4h 55m

Asheville Regional

Sat 8/16

5:49 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 49m

$259

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

9:31 am-9:32 pm

2 stops11h 01m

Asheville Regional

Mon 1/5

6:40 am-2:58 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$352

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

7:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Asheville Regional

Sun 8/17

10:00 am-11:02 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$359

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

3:17 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Asheville Regional

Sun 1/4

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$426

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

11:17 am-5:14 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$136

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

7:15 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$157

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

4:00 pm-9:51 pm

3 stops28h 51m

$259

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Asheville (average of $270). Flying from Des Moines to Asheville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Asheville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Asheville. 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 Asheville. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Asheville have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Asheville, with prices starting at $248. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Allegiant Air, with the lowest prices starting at $259 and $359, respectively. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Asheville (average of $270). Flying from Des Moines to Asheville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Asheville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Asheville. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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