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$119+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, AL (DSM - BHM)

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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
nov. 15 — nov. 221
sáb. 11/15
sáb. 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Birmingham (BHM). 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 octubre 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
vie. 10/315:15 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 19mDelta
mar. 11/45:57 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/16$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/311:05 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
mar. 11/48:45 amBHM - DSM
2 stops12h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/1511:32 amDSM - BHM
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/226:00 amBHM - DSM
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
mié. 12/313:26 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/46:34 amBHM - DSM
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
sáb. 11/17:25 amDSM - BHM
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
dom. 11/25:05 amBHM - DSM
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/15$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
vie. 11/143:18 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/165:52 amBHM - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
sáb. 12/271:25 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 1/36:41 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
dom. 11/305:26 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/710:50 amBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$510

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

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Des Moines

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Birmingham

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

jue. 1/1

1:15 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Birmingham

dom. 1/4

6:20 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 18m

$302

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

5:15 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Birmingham

mar. 11/4

5:57 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$332

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

sáb. 11/15

5:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 25m

Birmingham

sáb. 11/22

5:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$332

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

vie. 10/31

1:05 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Birmingham

mar. 11/4

8:45 am-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 47m

$337

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

sáb. 11/15

11:32 am-8:21 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Birmingham

sáb. 11/22

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$357

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

mié. 12/31

3:26 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Birmingham

dom. 1/4

10:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$427

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

sáb. 11/1

5:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Birmingham

dom. 11/2

10:26 am-4:41 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$427

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

sáb. 11/1

8:02 am-8:21 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Birmingham

dom. 11/2

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$432

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

jue. 11/27

8:02 am-12:52 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$119

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

lun. 11/24

5:35 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$119

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Birmingham, Alabama 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-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $201). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated octubre 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
11,043 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,984 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in about 5h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 50m. The distance between Des Moines and Birmingham, Alabama is about 667 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Currently priced at $236, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $271. Users have found that Delta is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $201). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in November is currently the most expensive (average of $315). 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 Birmingham

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Birmingham. 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 octubre 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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