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$309+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Brownsville (DSM - BRO)

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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BRO
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
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 July 30, 2026.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:33 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 9/210:43 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 9/99:51 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 9/154:17 pm
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$329
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.
Wed 8/2611:32 am
DSM
-
BRO
2 stops10h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 9/27:15 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 10/16:00 am
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop5h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 10/2312:05 pm
BRO
-
DSM
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$414
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 9/53:02 pm
DSM
-
BRO
1 stop6h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 9/99:20 am
BRO
-
DSM
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$419

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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$439
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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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Brownsville that are best for you.

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Price

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Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

9:51 am-3:26 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Tue 9/15

4:17 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$329

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

11:32 am-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 27m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/2

7:15 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$354

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

3:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Wed 9/9

4:38 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$419
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

1:55 pm-11:23 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$314

Des MoinesBrownsville

DSM - BRO

DSMBRO

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

3:20 pm-3:51 pm

3 stops24h 31m

$472

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 July.
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.

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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 July 30, 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
10,052 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Isaac,May 2024

SHV - IAH

Flight from shv was great. My connecting flight was canceled though. Had to stay overnight in airport

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 5h 35m. Fly via American Airlines or United 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $273. These flights start at 41% 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.

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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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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