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$56+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Colorado

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Colorado
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Colorado. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:44 am
DEN
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DSM
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$123
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 7/12:16 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 07m
Frontier
Mon 7/610:46 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$124
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Wed 6/1010:46 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$133
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 6/192:16 pm
DSM
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 07m
Frontier
Wed 6/2410:46 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/9$134
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 09m
Frontier
Mon 5/1110:44 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$136
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Mon 6/810:44 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Mon 7/132:16 pm
DSM
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 07m
Frontier
Fri 7/1710:46 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/7$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/292:16 pm
DSM
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DEN
Nonstop2h 02m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:44 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 7/312:16 pm
DSM
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 07m
Frontier
Fri 8/710:46 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/8$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/46:33 pm
DSM
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DEN
1 stop27h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1110:44 am
DEN
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$161
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/46:26 pm
DSM
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GJT
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 5/114:58 pm
GJT
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DSM
1 stop6h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/812:00 pm
DSM
-
GJT
2 stops11h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 5/124:58 pm
GJT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$276

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Colorado

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Colorado flight deals. Data was last updated April 10, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$123
(Super.com)

One-way from

$56
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Colorado 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Colorado that are best for you.

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Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-8:56 am

1 stop4h 26m

Grand Junction Regnl

Sat 5/16

6:04 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$271

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

6:26 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 5/11

4:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$271

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops9h 50m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/9

5:55 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$278

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

5:45 am-12:48 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Colorado Springs

Tue 8/25

10:57 am-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$283

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

3:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/4

7:10 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$289

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

10:56 am-8:01 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Denver Intl

Fri 5/29

12:55 am-10:16 am

2 stops8h 21m

$294

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

2:45 pm-12:35 am

2 stops10h 50m

Denver Intl

Fri 7/10

12:59 am-10:13 am

2 stops8h 14m

$296

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

5:50 am-8:53 am

1 stop4h 03m

Grand Junction Regnl

Fri 7/3

1:33 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$304

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:28 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/23

9:12 am-8:36 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$308

Des MoinesColorado Springs

DSM - COS

DSMCOS

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

5:50 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 51m

Colorado Springs

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

$310

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado (average of $52). Flying from Des Moines to Colorado in May is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 CO?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Colorado. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Colorado in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 54% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Colorado?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Colorado. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Colorado flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Colorado

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Colorado. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

The most flights from DSM to USCO are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Colorado?

Reviews of airlines servicing Colorado

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colorado. 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 Colorado. Reviews last updated April 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Colorado, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,563 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Colorado. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Colorado from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Colorado flight route?

    Flights from Des Moines to Colorado have been viewed 85 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Colorado?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Des Moines to Colorado in about 4h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 24m. The distance between Des Moines and Colorado is about 799 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $33. Southwest flights start at $80 while deals on United Airlines start at $85 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Colorado are Des Moines - Denver Intl, Des Moines - Vail Eagle County and Des Moines - Colorado Springs.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Colorado?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Colorado consider choosing Volaris (100%), United Airlines (87%) or Southwest (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Colorado?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Colorado? While on average our users pay $764, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $85. The most popular route (Des Moines - Denver Intl), is priced around $181.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Colorado (average of $52). Flying from Des Moines to Colorado in May is currently the most expensive (average of $131). 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 Colorado

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Colorado. 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 April 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$137Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$241Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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