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$224+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cleveland (DSM - CLE)

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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CLE
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cleveland

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cleveland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cleveland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 2/176:19 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop6h 19m
Delta
Mon 2/236:30 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/175:20 am
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Mon 2/237:00 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 2/173:24 pm
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops7h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 2/2312:22 pm
CLE
-
DSM
2 stops10h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/117:44 pm
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop3h 50m
American Airlines
Wed 3/185:00 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/229:00 am
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops33h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/11:20 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/265:43 pm
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop5h 11m
Delta
Sun 3/16:30 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/268:00 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:00 am
CLE
-
DSM
2 stops9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 2/84:30 pm
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops38h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/121:20 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop29h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:44 pm
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop12h 37m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:00 am
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops12h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/221:20 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/141:29 pm
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop8h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 2/189:11 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop6h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$367

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Cleveland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cleveland (CLE). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$224
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flights.
From Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
One-way flight from Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cleveland 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cleveland that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Cleveland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:19 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

$309

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:43 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

$344

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

6:15 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 3/29

6:35 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 34m

$344

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

1:29 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 2/18

9:11 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$367

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 6/7

7:26 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$367

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

4:22 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 2/23

4:06 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$384

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-7:25 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 3/1

12:15 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops12h 20m

$386

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

4:20 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 5/17

5:30 am-11:30 am

2 stops7h 00m

$399

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

12:28 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop3h 36m

$224

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$229

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Deals found on 1/26

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

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 Cleveland in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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-Cleveland flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cleveland flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cleveland flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cleveland 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-Cleveland flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $108). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in May is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cleveland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cleveland. 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 Cleveland. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Cleveland 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Cleveland in about 6h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 54m. Airlines will cover a distance of 610 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Cleveland is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $108 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $256 and $281 round-trip. Delta is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $118. Users have also found prices from $138 and $153 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $108). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in May is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Cleveland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cleveland. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$108Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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