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$249+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BIS
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$581
From Des Moines to Bismarck
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Bismarck
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 July 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/217:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Thu 8/2811:20 amBIS - DSM
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/217:32 amDSM - BIS
2 stops14h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/286:23 amBIS - DSM
2 stops17h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:50 pmDSM - BIS
2 stops15h 44mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/152:00 pmBIS - DSM
2 stops24h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$851

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Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Bismarck

Thu 8/28

11:20 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$249

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Thu 8/21

7:32 am-10:17 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Bismarck

Thu 8/28

6:23 am-11:24 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$689

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

6:50 pm-10:34 am

2 stops15h 44m

Bismarck

Fri 8/15

2:00 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops24h 16m

$851

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Deals found on 7/29

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 $249. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $689, and United Airlines, from $851. These flights start at 52% 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?

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 July 29, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$283Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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