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$145+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CLE
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$145
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$384
From Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:30 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/118:05 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 8/146:12 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/165:00 amCLE - DSM
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:15 pmDSM - CLE
2 stops21h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/243:00 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:20 amDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Thu 9/185:30 amCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/3$272
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/142:25 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop27h 41mFrontier
Thu 9/188:11 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/53:25 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amCLE - DSM
2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$320

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cleveland that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 8/11

8:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$237

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:12 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 02m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 8/16

5:00 am-8:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

$259

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

7:15 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops21h 42m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 8/24

3:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$262

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

10:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/18

5:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

$272

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 9/14

2:25 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 41m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/18

8:11 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$273

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

3:25 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$320

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

7:33 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 27m

$145

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

8:02 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$193

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 7/20

5:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$204

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Sun 7/20

6:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops4h 55m

$219

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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 July 3, 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 July 3, 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
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • 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 $237 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $259 and $272 round-trip. Southwest is 43% 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 $145. Users have also found prices from $193 and $204 on United Airlines and American 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, 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$281Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$346Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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