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$221+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bismarck (DSM - BIS)

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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BIS
Jul 11 — Jul 181
Sat 7/11
Sat 7/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Bismarck

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 June 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/145:56 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Sat 8/155:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 6/242:45 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sat 6/275:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 6/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/291:35 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 9/19:20 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 7/85:17 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 7/146:25 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 7/32:45 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sun 7/55:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sun 6/215:17 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/38:30 am
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop12h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/512:06 pm
BIS
-
DSM
2 stops34h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$846
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/96:03 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Wed 6/101:26 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop3h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/7$997

Find 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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$221
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Bismarck 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Bismarck that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

5:56 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Bismarck

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$309

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

1:35 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Bismarck

Tue 9/1

9:20 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$389

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

5:17 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Bismarck

Tue 7/14

6:25 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$465
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

2:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Bismarck

Sun 7/5

5:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

$519

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

5:17 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Bismarck

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

$578

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 7/3

8:30 am-9:14 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Bismarck

Sun 7/5

12:06 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops34h 24m

$846

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

3:01 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Bismarck

Sat 6/27

9:16 am-4:15 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$1,401
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 7/24

8:30 am-9:14 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$221
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

6:55 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$269

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 8/14

1:10 pm-11:38 pm

3 stops10h 28m

$1,230

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Deals found on 6/7

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Bismarck

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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Bismarck flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-Bismarck 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 Bismarck

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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 June 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta 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
8,399 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,399 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Bismarck. 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 Bismarck?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Bismarck in just under 5h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 42m. The distance between Des Moines and Bismarck is about 504 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Bismarck round-trip from $248.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Bismarck

Discover the top airline 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 June 11, 2026.
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