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$238+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Brownsville (DSM - BRO)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BRO
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sam. 10/11
sam. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Brownsville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Brownsville (BRO). 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 septembre 11, 2025.

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$238
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$497
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Brownsville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septembre 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
sam. 10/412:52 pmDSM - BRO
2 stops8h 27mUnited Airlines
jeu. 10/97:15 amBRO - DSM
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/211:30 amDSM - BRO
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
sam. 12/65:42 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
jeu. 9/256:15 amDSM - BRO
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/295:15 pmBRO - DSM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/136:12 pmDSM - BRO
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
lun. 9/1510:41 amBRO - DSM
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
sam. 9/131:20 pmDSM - BRO
2 stops10h 14mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/157:00 amBRO - DSM
2 stops7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$430

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Brownsville that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

sam. 10/4

12:52 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops8h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

jeu. 10/9

7:15 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$238

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

mar. 12/2

11:30 am-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

sam. 12/6

5:42 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$284

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

jeu. 9/25

6:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

lun. 9/29

5:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$289

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

ven. 10/10

3:25 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

lun. 10/13

5:15 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$469

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

mar. 11/25

11:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

dim. 11/30

5:20 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$609

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Deals found on 9/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Brownsville

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Brownsville (average of $328). Flying from Des Moines to Brownsville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Brownsville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septembre 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Brownsville in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 55% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Brownsville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Brownsville. 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 Brownsville. Reviews last updated septembre 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Brownsville 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Brownsville?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Brownsville in 5h 39m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Brownsville is about 1100 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Brownsville round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Brownsville is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $198 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $288. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Brownsville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Brownsville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Brownsville?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Brownsville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Brownsville 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 Brownsville?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Brownsville (average of $328). Flying from Des Moines to Brownsville in March is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Brownsville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Brownsville. 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 septembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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