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 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Bismarck flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bismarck ranges from 0.4 - 3.2 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Bismarck when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bismarck, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bismarck?

Tuesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Bismarck.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Bismarck from Des Moines. Prices for April average $539 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $296. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 85% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to BIS?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Bismarck at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Bismarck?

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

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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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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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

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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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

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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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

8,937 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

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!

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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 53% 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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Bismarck?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Bismarck.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $346). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$283	Average$408	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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