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$159+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Caribbean Islands

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SJU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands

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Round-trip from

$377
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$469
From Des Moines to Caribbean Islands
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:54 pmDSM - SJU
2 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/61:59 amSJU - DSM
1 stop12h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/286:15 amDSM - SJU
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/11:05 amSJU - DSM
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 8/125:00 amDSM - SJU
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/213:50 pmSJU - DSM
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/66:45 pmDSM - NAS
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/132:53 pmNAS - DSM
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$449
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:00 amDSM - PUJ
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/151:40 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/1312:48 pmDSM - STT
2 stops21h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:10 pmSTT - DSM
2 stops21h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$465
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1110:31 amDSM - AUA
2 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/153:45 pmAUA - DSM
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$469
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:32 pmDSM - MBJ
3 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/812:07 pmMBJ - DSM
1 stop25h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/305:32 amDSM - NAS
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/61:50 pmNAS - DSM
2 stops11h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 11/35:45 amDSM - NAS
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Tue 11/111:21 pmNAS - DSM
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/29$525
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/106:00 amDSM - PUJ
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/1712:10 pmPUJ - DSM
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/115:45 amDSM - PLS
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Wed 8/202:05 pmPLS - DSM
1 stop9h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/30$540

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Caribbean Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

2:54 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops30h 23m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Fri 6/6

1:59 am-1:33 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$366

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

6:15 am-3:42 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Wed 10/1

2:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$377

Des MoinesSan Juan

DSM - SJU

DSMSJU

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

5:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl

Thu 8/21

3:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$411

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

7:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Punta Cana

Tue 7/15

1:40 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$452

Des MoinesSaint Thomas Island

DSM - STT

DSMSTT

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

12:48 pm-10:55 am

2 stops21h 07m

Saint Thomas Island Cyril E King

Tue 5/20

5:10 pm-1:28 pm

2 stops21h 18m

$465

Des MoinesOranjestad

DSM - AUA

DSMAUA

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

10:31 am-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 09m

Oranjestad Reina Beatrix

Sun 6/15

3:45 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$469

Des MoinesMontego Bay

DSM - MBJ

DSMMBJ

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

6:32 pm-11:02 am

3 stops40h 30m

Montego Bay Sangster Intl

Sun 6/8

12:07 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop25h 48m

$491

Des MoinesNassau

DSM - NAS

DSMNAS

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

5:32 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 18m

Nassau Intl

Fri 6/6

1:50 pm-12:06 am

2 stops11h 16m

$511

Des MoinesPunta Cana

DSM - PUJ

DSMPUJ

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Punta Cana

Tue 6/17

12:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$525

Des MoinesProvidenciales

DSM - PLS

DSMPLS

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

5:45 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Providenciales

Wed 8/20

2:05 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$540

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 EPX?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands as you normally would.

Rainfall in Caribbean Islands by month

Plan your trip to Caribbean Islands by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Caribbean Islands ranges from 2.2 - 6.1 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Caribbean Islands when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Caribbean Islands by month

Plan your trip to Caribbean Islands by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Caribbean Islands, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 77.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Caribbean Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Caribbean Islands. 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 Caribbean Islands. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and LATAM Airlines from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands are Delta ($189), American Airlines ($193), and United Airlines ($323).

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Montego Bay Sangster Intl, Des Moines - San Juan Luis Munoz Marin Intl or Des Moines - Punta Cana when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands 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 Caribbean Islands?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Caribbean Islands. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$335Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$391Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$416Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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