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$279+ 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BRO
Apr 3 — Apr 101
Fr 4/3
Fr 4/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Brownsville

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Brownsville
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 März 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Di 4/283:04 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Di 5/55:17 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Fr 4/173:04 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
So 4/197:15 am
BRO
-
DSM
2 stops9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Di 8/46:20 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Di 8/117:15 am
BRO
-
DSM
2 stops9h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sa 7/256:20 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Sa 8/14:44 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 9/94:09 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Di 9/1512:08 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/27$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Mi 5/1312:06 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Mo 5/187:41 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sa 3/285:05 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Mi 4/15:40 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sa 10/241:45 pm
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops9h 18m
United Airlines
Di 10/275:25 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Do 6/186:00 am
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops9h 57m
United Airlines
Di 6/234:44 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$366

Find 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 März 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$771
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Brownsville 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 März 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Brownsville that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Fr 4/17

3:04 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

So 4/19

7:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$284

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Di 8/4

6:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Di 8/11

7:15 am-5:02 pm

2 stops9h 47m

$298

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sa 7/25

6:20 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sa 8/1

4:44 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$332

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Do 6/18

6:00 am-3:57 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Di 6/23

4:44 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$366

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mo 3/23

5:05 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 12m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Sa 3/28

5:40 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 04m

$399

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mi 5/13

5:44 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 36m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mo 5/18

7:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$414

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mi 5/13

11:40 am-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 19m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Mo 5/18

12:05 pm-10:37 am

2 stops22h 32m

$459

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Deals found on 2/27

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Brownsville

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 Brownsville in March.
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-Brownsville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Brownsville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Brownsville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Brownsville 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-Brownsville 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 Brownsville

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Brownsville from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Brownsville (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Brownsville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Brownsville?

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 März 4, 2026.
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
9,382 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,378 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,382 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Brownsville in 6h 43m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Brownsville is about 1100 mi.

  • 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 $228 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $258. These flights start at 42% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Brownsville (average of $150). Flying from Des Moines to Brownsville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 März 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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