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$115+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BHM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Birmingham

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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$395
From Des Moines to Birmingham
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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 July 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/146:12 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/214:51 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/221:55 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Mon 9/292:05 pmBHM - DSM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/1611:23 amDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Sat 8/239:52 amBHM - DSM
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/2$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/146:24 amDSM - BHM
2 stops11h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/217:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/177:15 pmDSM - BHM
2 stops21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/245:57 pmBHM - DSM
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$318

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Birmingham 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Birmingham that are best for you.

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DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:12 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Birmingham

Thu 8/21

4:51 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$237

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

1:55 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 9/29

2:05 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$248

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

11:23 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Birmingham

Sat 8/23

9:52 am-5:44 pm

2 stops7h 52m

$286

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:24 am-6:09 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 8/21

7:30 am-12:23 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$313

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

7:15 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Birmingham

Sun 8/24

5:57 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$318

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

8:35 am-6:54 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$115

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

11:23 am-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$119

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

6:24 am-6:09 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$124

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$141

Des MoinesBirmingham

DSM - BHM

DSMBHM

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$163

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Deals found on 7/3

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Birmingham, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $237, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $248 and $286, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama are Delta ($119), American Airlines ($141), and Southwest ($163).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $376). Flying from Des Moines to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$271Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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