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$101+ 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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CLE
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Southwest)

One-way from

$101
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$656
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/164:35 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/239:00 amCLE - DSM
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/307:03 amDSM - CLE
2 stops7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:09 amCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/1610:41 amDSM - CLE
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:37 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/155:30 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/228:05 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 10/47:08 amDSM - CLE
2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:30 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/178:30 amDSM - CLE
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1910:26 amCLE - DSM
1 stop29h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$292
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:37 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Sun 10/195:03 pmCLE - DSM
2 stops21h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/174:09 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/196:00 amCLE - DSM
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$302

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cleveland that are best for you.

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Cleveland

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Return

Price

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

4:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 25m

$257

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

10:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 10/7

5:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

$257

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

7:03 am-3:39 pm

2 stops7h 36m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 10/7

6:09 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 36m

$263

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

10:41 am-8:33 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 10/19

5:37 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$265

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 9/22

8:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$275

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

9:34 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 10/6

3:42 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$275

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

8:30 am-6:44 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 10/19

10:26 am-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 24m

$292

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

2:37 pm-1:52 am

1 stop10h 15m

$101

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

2:25 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$115

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

1:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland

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Cheapflights Insights

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 CLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Cleveland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Cleveland is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 53% on airfare.

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 August 18, 2025.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Cleveland in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 01m. 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 Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $281 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $286 and $316 round-trip. Southwest is 37% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on American Airlines and Delta, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cleveland (average of $250). Flying from Des Moines to Cleveland in June is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$316Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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