$318+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bismarck (DSM - BIS)

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DSM — BIS
Jul 30 — Aug 61

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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 25, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$757

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 39% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in July 2024
From Des Moines to Bismarck

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 $570 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $347. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a April flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in July

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 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Des Moines to Bismarck flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Bismarck specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/246:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/315:20 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$318
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Sat 8/248:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/315:20 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/248:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/319:23 amBIS - DSM
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$515
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Wed 7/3110:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops25h 24mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/21:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop8h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/21:35 pmBIS - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/25:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/3110:11 amDSM - BIS
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Fri 8/27:50 amBIS - DSM
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/25$1,018

Des Moines to Bismarck 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Bismarck in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/246:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/315:20 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/248:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/315:20 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/248:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops15h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/319:23 amBIS - DSM
2 stops12h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$515
This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3110:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops25h 24mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/21:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop8h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/21:35 pmBIS - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/25:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/3110:11 amDSM - BIS
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Fri 8/27:50 amBIS - DSM
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/25$1,018

Des Moines to Bismarck flights leaving soon

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This mytrip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 mytrip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3110:00 amDSM - BIS
2 stops25h 24mAllegiant Air
Fri 8/21:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop8h 46mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/25$536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/21:35 pmBIS - DSM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$548
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/316:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/25:27 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop27h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$562
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 7/3110:11 amDSM - BIS
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Fri 8/27:50 amBIS - DSM
2 stops9h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/25$1,018

Find flights from Des Moines to Bismarck within your budget

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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 45m

Bismarck

Sat 8/31

1 stop6h 24m

$318

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

2 stops12h 45m

Bismarck

Sat 8/31

1 stop6h 24m

$397

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

2 stops15h 31m

Bismarck

Sat 8/31

2 stops12h 19m

$515

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

1 stop6h 42m

Bismarck

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 19m

$532

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

2 stops17h 52m

Bismarck

Fri 8/16

1 stop6h 19m

$541

Des MoinesBismarck

DSM - BIS

DSMBIS

Des Moines

Wed 8/14

2 stops17h 52m

Bismarck

Fri 8/16

2 stops28h 53m

$676

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bismarck. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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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. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck

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Temperature and rainfall in Bismarck by month

Plan your trip to Bismarck by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BIS

Temperature

12.2 - 71.6 °F

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).

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 25, 2024.
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Bismarck for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Bismarck for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $496.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Bismarck for under $600?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Bismarck within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • 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 $318. This flight start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does DSM to BIS mean?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Bismarck that include extra baggage allowance?

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    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.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Bismarck that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Bismarck offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Bismarck?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Bismarck flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Bismarck flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Bismarck flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bismarck (average of $343). Flying from Des Moines to Bismarck in June is currently the most expensive (average of $514). 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

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United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$496Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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