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$244+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to The Bahamas

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — NAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 12/176:00 amDSM - NAS
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/233:38 pmNAS - DSM
1 stop9h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$515
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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 12/96:00 amDSM - NAS
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:49 amNAS - DSM
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/24$516
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/112:56 pmDSM - NAS
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/184:00 pmNAS - DSM
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$532
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:28 pmDSM - NAS
2 stops18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/164:00 pmNAS - DSM
2 stops19h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 12/117:05 amDSM - NAS
2 stops12h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/183:38 pmNAS - DSM
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/126:00 amDSM - NAS
2 stops13h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/167:49 amNAS - DSM
1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/262:15 pmDSM - ELH
2 stops22h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/112:07 pmELH - DSM
2 stops23h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,109

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to The Bahamas

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

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Des MoinesGregory Town

DSM - ELH

DSMELH

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

4:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Gregory Town North Eleuthera

Thu 2/12

2:02 pm-9:30 am

2 stops20h 28m

$496

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Nassau Intl

Tue 12/23

3:38 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$515

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

5:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Nassau Intl

Tue 12/16

7:49 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$521

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

5:34 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Nassau Intl

Fri 1/16

1:41 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$535

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

5:45 am-1:46 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Nassau Intl

Thu 4/23

5:08 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$535

Des MoinesGregory Town

DSM - ELH

DSMELH

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

7:01 am-4:11 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Gregory Town North Eleuthera

Wed 4/8

2:50 pm-11:57 am

2 stops22h 07m

$693

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

5:34 am-3:43 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$244

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

3:17 pm-1:48 pm

3 stops21h 31m

$1,496

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Deals found on 10/25

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas (average of $477). Flying from Des Moines to The Bahamas in October is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 BS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to The Bahamas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to The Bahamas at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing The Bahamas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Bahamas. 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 The Bahamas. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to The Bahamas 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
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to The Bahamas 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 The Bahamas?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas can take about 6h 57m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $535. There are 1468 mi between Des Moines and The Bahamas. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to The Bahamas 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 The Bahamas?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to The Bahamas (average of $477). Flying from Des Moines to The Bahamas in October is currently the most expensive (average of $694). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to The Bahamas

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to The Bahamas. 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$477Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$514Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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