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$135+ Cheap flights to Des Moines

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— DSM
Sep 6 — Sep 131
Sun 9/6
Sun 9/13
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Des Moines in 2026

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on August 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:36 pm -
1 stop13h 18m
Sun 10/43:33 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 8/3$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Wed 9/236:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Wed 9/306:55 pm -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 8/4$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 9/255:27 pm -
1 stop7h 37m
Tue 9/297:05 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/3$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 10/224:59 pm -
1 stop16h 10m
Sun 10/256:30 am -
1 stop27h 09m
Deal found 8/7$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:19 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Wed 9/21:55 pm -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 8/2$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/214:29 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Wed 8/265:40 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 8/5$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:15 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Sun 9/66:00 am -
1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 8/6$361
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/156:45 pm -
1 stop14h 24m
Mon 10/196:25 am -
2 stops10h 46m
Deal found 8/3$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:10 pm -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 9/92:40 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 8/3$368
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/212:16 pm -
2 stops10h 57m
Sun 10/43:33 pm -
1 stop18h 46m
Deal found 8/3$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Mon 8/246:35 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/3$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/16:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 08m
Tue 9/86:51 am -
Nonstop2h 49m
Deal found 8/2$375

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Find the latest flights to Des Moines in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 7, 2026.

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$473

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$135

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$172 or less

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$109 or less
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Locate flights to Des Moines that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Des Moines that are best for you.

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New WindsorDes Moines

SWF New Windsor Stewart - DSM Des Moines

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 10/1

7:36 pm-7:54 am

1 stop13h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

3:33 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 46m

$277

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

6:55 pm-12:57 am

1 stop5h 02m

$324

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

5:50 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$329

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

2:34 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$329

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF New Windsor Stewart - DSM Des Moines

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 10/22

4:59 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop27h 09m

$340

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Thu 9/24

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

6:54 pm-1:12 am

1 stop5h 18m

$354

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Sat 9/5

8:30 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

12:08 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$354

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF New Windsor Stewart - DSM Des Moines

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Thu 10/22

4:59 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

8:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$361

New WindsorDes Moines

SWF New Windsor Stewart - DSM Des Moines

SWFDSM

New Windsor Stewart

Fri 10/2

12:16 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops10h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

3:33 pm-11:19 am

1 stop18h 46m

$373

NewarkDes Moines

EWR Newark - DSM Des Moines

EWRDSM

Newark

Fri 8/21

6:15 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$379

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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 to Des Moines in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: Out of all of the providers offering Des Moines flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Des Moines flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Des Moines flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Des Moines. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Des Moines

How long is the flight to Des Moines?

On average, a flight from New York to Des Moines takes 5 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $163
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $157
Delta
Delta
From $118
Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air
From $46

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Des Moines?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Des Moines are Allegiant Air, Delta and American Airlines.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Des Moines?

The price you pay for your flight to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

The best insider tips for flights to Des Moines

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines and Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Robert Schrader

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated August 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air to the United States have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
678 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,884 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,502 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to Des Moines

Best Time to Fly to Des Moines, IA

If you are seeking a cultural vacation, then there is really no bad time to go to Des Moines. For outdoor activities, summer is the best time to visit (between June and September), although there are snow-based activities available as well. A trip in June may balance lower prices with outdoor festivals and good conditions for hiking and boating.

Getting around Des Moines, IA

Renting a car provides great flexibility (but beware of icy conditions during the winter). The city is known to be quite cycle-friendly as well, and the bus network will let you take your bikes on board, making it possible to access most parts of town without a rental car. Taxis are always available to book, but don’t rely on being able to hail them.

Des Moines, IA airport overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a relatively small airport in Iowa. It is conveniently located just 3 miles (5km) from central Des Moines, and generally handles less than two million passengers per year.

In 2010, Des Moines International Airport’s terminal got a great revamp, which included new carpeting in the terminal and a number of other facility upgrades. The airport has a great array of shopping facilities, ranging from small-change vending machines to larger and more expensive options.

Passengers can book flights to Des Moines International Airport from destinations across the United States, including Chicago, Denver and Las Vegas. A number of airlines operate flights to Des Moines International Airport, particularly low-cost options such as ExpressJet Airlines and AirTran Airways.

Passengers who prefer smaller airports will enjoy Des Moines International Airport – as it has facilities of equal quality to those of larger airports, but not the crowds of people and the long queues generally associated with busier airports.

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

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center. On average, Des Moines has 1 flight from New York per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Des Moines if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Des Moines on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Des Moines?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Allegiant Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines?

    Des Moines is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Des Moines. One-way flights to Des Moines typically cost $30, while round-trip flights cost around $40.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Des Moines?

    A round-trip flight to Des Moines will typically cost around $139, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Des Moines depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Des Moines, Minneapolis St Paul offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 9 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines?

    Yes. Des Moines has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines (0.0 mi away from Des Moines).

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