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$299+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bismarck (DSM - BIS)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BIS
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Bismarck. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

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.
Tue 11/251:06 pmDSM - BIS
1 stop46h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2912:55 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop43h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/256:05 amDSM - BIS
2 stops14h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/295:15 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$622
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:17 amDSM - BIS
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Sat 11/297:40 amBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Deal found 10/26$744

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Bismarck

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Bismarck (BIS). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$316
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($212 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Bismarck

Sat 4/18

11:30 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 02m

$299

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Tue 11/25

1:06 pm-11:07 am

1 stop46h 01m

Bismarck

Sat 11/29

12:55 pm-8:21 am

1 stop43h 26m

$506

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Tue 11/25

6:05 am-8:51 pm

2 stops14h 46m

Bismarck

Sat 11/29

5:15 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$622

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Deals found on 10/25

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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 Bismarck in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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-Bismarck flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Bismarck flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Bismarck flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bismarck flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Bismarck flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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 Bismarck

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Bismarck 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
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

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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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Bismarck?

    Delta can get you from Des Moines to Bismarck in just under 5h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Bismarck is about 504 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Bismarck round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $589). 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 Bismarck

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Bismarck. 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 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$283Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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