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$70+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DFW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

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

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop4h 55m
Frontier
Thu 2/2610:20 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$148
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop4h 55m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:00 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop11h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/137:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop28h 12m
Frontier
Wed 2/189:55 pm
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop20h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$181
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop14h 28m
Frontier
Wed 2/189:55 pm
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop20h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$184
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.
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Tue 3/243:15 pm
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop28h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$189
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.
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Wed 2/2510:31 pm
DFW
-
DSM
2 stops20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$191
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.
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/257:15 pm
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop27h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$210
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.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop19h 53m
Frontier
Wed 3/410:31 pm
DFW
-
DSM
2 stops20h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$212
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.
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop19h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:15 pm
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$214

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). 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

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$484

Good round-trip deal

$389 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Dallas/Fort Worth

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

8:21 pm-9:16 am

1 stop12h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/24

5:17 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$190

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

8:21 pm-9:16 am

1 stop12h 55m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-7:16 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$324

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

2:36 pm-9:38 am

1 stop19h 02m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-1:46 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$338

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

2:59 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$365

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:59 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 2/19

7:10 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$365

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

7:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/17

3:34 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$365

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

7:32 pm-3:48 pm

1 stop20h 16m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/22

10:16 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop20h 16m

$366

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 3/17

10:34 am-3:42 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$373

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

6:15 am-5:37 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 4/7

9:51 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$378

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 55m

$74

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

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 Dallas/Fort Worth in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas/Fort Worth from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $213). Flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.

When flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. 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
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Dallas/Fort Worth. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth?

    If you book a flight to Dallas/Fort Worth 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. There are 15 flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth per day from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    For as low as $365, Frontier can have you in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from Des Moines in 4h 56m. Des Moines and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are separated by a distance of 625 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 flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $205, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Frontier is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are Frontier ($71), Southwest ($108), and United Airlines ($139).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: PSA Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (87%), SkyWest Airlines( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport? While on average our users pay $1,544, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $143. The most popular route (Des Moines - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $210.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $213). Flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. 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
FrontierCheapest$205Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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