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$271+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BIS
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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 July 30, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:00 am
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 37m
Delta
Fri 9/185:40 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop3h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$381
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/112:45 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Sat 8/155:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$423
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.
Sat 12/121:45 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop6h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 12/155:07 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$488
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/315:21 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 9/46:35 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop17h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$542
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/314:20 pm
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop3h 26m
Delta
Fri 9/45:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 18m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$547
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 8/136:55 am
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop3h 35m
Delta
Mon 8/175:36 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop3h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$548

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$381
(Delta)

One-way from

$271
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

7:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Bismarck

Fri 9/18

5:40 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$381

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

2:45 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Bismarck

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$423

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

1:45 pm-8:03 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Bismarck

Tue 12/15

1:30 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$493

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:21 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Bismarck

Fri 9/4

6:35 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$542
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

4:20 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Bismarck

Fri 9/4

5:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$547
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

5:21 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$379

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Thu 8/13

5:21 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$379

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

1:23 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$459

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Deals found on 7/29

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

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Related info for your journey

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  • 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 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 41m. 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.

  • 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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