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$159+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Love Field (DAL)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DAL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Love Field

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Love Field (DAL). 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$326
(Southwest)

One-way from

$159
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$432
From Des Moines to Dallas Love Field
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Love Field
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Love Field. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/297:25 amDSM - DAL
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Sat 11/111:10 amDAL - DSM
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/113:50 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Tue 10/1412:40 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/204:15 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Thu 11/279:35 amDAL - DSM
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/87:25 amDSM - DAL
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Fri 10/106:00 amDAL - DSM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/135:25 amDSM - DAL
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Mon 12/152:35 pmDAL - DSM
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 12/276:45 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/316:05 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/164:35 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sat 10/1812:55 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 12/276:45 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Fri 1/305:20 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Love Field 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

4:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 11/5

8:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$326

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

4:45 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 10/27

3:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$336

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

7:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$336

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

5:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 12/15

11:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$340

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 10/27

3:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$350

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

8:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Dallas Love Field

Mon 12/8

11:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$350

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 10/18

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$355

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Sat 12/27

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 1/30

5:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$365

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

8:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 11/9

9:20 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$367

Des MoinesDallas

DSM - DAL

DSMDAL

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

4:45 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Dallas Love Field

Sat 10/11

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$371

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Reviews of airlines servicing Love Field

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Love Field. 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 Love Field. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field. 1 airline have flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Dallas Love Field per day.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport?

    Departing from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport will take you 5h 50m. The distance from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport is about 625 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport round-trip from $327.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Love Field 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 Love Field Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport (average of $287). Flying from Des Moines to Dallas Love Field Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Love Field

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Love Field. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$327Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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