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$92+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Des Moines (DSM)

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.
BHM — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$201
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$92
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$276
From Alabama to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:30 amATL - DSM
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Mon 10/132:39 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop14h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/299:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/43:18 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 10/710:29 amATL - DSM
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/96:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/166:00 amPNS - DSM
1 stop4h 05mDelta
Mon 10/206:39 pmDSM - PNS
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/10$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/309:20 pmATL - DSM
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/68:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/37:45 amATL - DSM
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/510:41 amDSM - ATL
1 stop20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/99:09 amATL - DSM
1 stop23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/166:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/27:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/411:31 amDSM - BHM
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:14 pmATL - DSM
1 stop17h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/286:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 10/87:30 amATL - DSM
1 stop7h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/135:51 pmDSM - ATL
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/610:29 pmATL - DSM
2 stops40h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/138:30 amDSM - ATL
1 stop22h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:52 pmMOB - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/295:38 pmDSM - MOB
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Des Moines 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Alabama

Fly to

Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 10/29

12:05 pm-5:02 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

3:18 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$209

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

6:39 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$225

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Thu 10/2

7:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

11:31 am-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$242

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sat 11/22

5:52 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

5:04 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$242

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

Wed 2/18

2:15 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

5:15 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$249

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/9

9:09 am-8:05 am

1 stop23h 56m

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

2:37 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$251

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/17

8:11 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

8:30 am-12:31 pm

1 stop27h 01m

$253

MobileDes Moines

MOB - DSM

MOBDSM

Mobile

Thu 9/25

5:52 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

5:38 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$259

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Thu 10/16

1:27 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

5:04 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$263

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/23

10:38 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops19h 21m

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

7:30 am-6:33 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 AL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

    A quick flight from Alabama to Des Moines can take about 3h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $276. Airlines will cover a distance of 743 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 Alabama to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Alabama to Des Moines are Southwest ($92), Frontier ($107), and Delta ($108).

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

    The most popular route from Alabama to Des Moines is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Des Moines. You may also consider Birmingham - Des Moines or Pensacola - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 2 airlines flying from Alabama to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Des Moines. 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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