What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 46m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $224.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.

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 ($74), Southwest ($108), and United Airlines ($139).

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

The most flights from DSM to DFW are scheduled on a Thursday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas/Fort Worth Airport when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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: Envoy Air (93%), PSA Airlines (83%), Japan Airlines( 77%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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 11 flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth per day from 5 different airlines.

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.

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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 December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop13h 10mFrontier

Mon 12/227:15 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$280

Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop27h 40mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:54 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop20h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$284

Mon 12/228:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop27h 40mFrontier

Sun 1/116:47 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop24h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$336

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 23mFrontier

Mon 12/227:15 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$373

Mon 12/224:03 pmDSM - DFW

2 stops32h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/119:59 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$380

Sat 12/203:14 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/317:44 amDFW - DSM

1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$388

Thu 12/255:30 amDSM - DFW

1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/314:53 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$395

Wed 12/243:28 pmDSM - DFW

Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 12/279:45 pmDFW - DSM

Nonstop1h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$405

Tue 12/238:00 amDSM - DFW

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/254:53 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$407

Best flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - DFW

1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/151:15 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$225

Sat 1/2411:42 amDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/316:15 amDFW - DSM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$371

Sat 2/145:24 amDSM - DFW

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Wed 2/189:56 amDFW - DSM

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$375

Fri 1/28:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop13h 10mFrontier

Sun 1/410:54 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop20h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$379

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - DFW

2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/18:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$276

Fri 2/611:09 amDSM - DFW

1 stop26h 42mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/1312:33 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$294

Sat 1/246:24 amDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 14mDelta

Sat 1/315:25 amDFW - DSM

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$375

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop13h 10mFrontier

Mon 12/227:15 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$280

Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop27h 40mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:54 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop20h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$284

Tue 1/610:53 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 11mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/1310:23 amDFW - DSM

2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$244

Thu 1/88:30 amDSM - DFW

1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/151:15 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$225

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:45 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$240

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop22h 19mFrontier

Fri 1/166:40 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$253

Thu 1/222:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/259:30 amDFW - DSM

2 stops35h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$286

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - DFW

2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/18:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$275

One-way flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop22h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$79

Tue 12/2311:14 amDSM - DFW

1 stop20h 42mFrontier

Deal found 12/9

$87

Mon 2/911:09 amDSM - DFW

1 stop6h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$92

Thu 2/127:32 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop14h 38mFrontier

Deal found 12/11

$114

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - DFW

2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$123

Fri 2/611:09 amDSM - DFW

1 stop26h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$124

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$125

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Round-trip from	$186 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$79 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$471
Good round-trip deal	$412 or less
Good one-way deal	$213 or less

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Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:30 am-1:08 am

1 stop16h 38m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/15

1:15 pm-10:19 am

1 stop21h 04m

$225

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:30 pm-9:58 am

2 stops41h 28m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/1

8:30 am-10:46 pm

1 stop14h 16m

$276

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:09 am-1:51 pm

1 stop26h 42m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 2/13

12:33 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$294

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

11:42 am-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/31

6:15 am-4:24 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$371

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:24 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 2/18

9:56 am-4:27 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$375

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

6:24 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/31

5:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$375

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

8:29 pm-9:39 am

1 stop13h 10m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/4

10:54 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$379

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

11:09 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$92

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:36 pm-10:10 am

1 stop14h 34m

$114

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DFW

DSMDFW

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

2:58 pm-9:58 am

1 stop19h 00m

$125

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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 December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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

Booking 73 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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?

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 19% versus a flight at noon.

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

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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

5.8

Fair

3,084 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

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

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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 11 flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth per day from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?
Frontier, at $181, 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 58% 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 ($74), 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: Envoy Air (93%), PSA Airlines (83%), Japan Airlines( 77%).
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 $443, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Des Moines - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $240.
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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$181	Average$281	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$213	Average$346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$317	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$320	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$355	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$79+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth are usually found in April or February, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to DFW?

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

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

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Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

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