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$81+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Des Moines

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2010:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
mar. 12/2311:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2210:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
mar. 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2010:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
mar. 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/316:04 amHSV - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/26:57 pmDSM - HSV
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2710:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
mar. 12/3011:14 amDSM - ATL
1 stop9h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
sáb. 12/2010:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop24h 36mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/248:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/215:55 amATL - DSM
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/248:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
lun. 12/225:40 amATL - DSM
1 stop11h 11mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/248:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
vie. 12/196:00 amATL - DSM
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/248:31 amDSM - ATL
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$322
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/2210:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
dom. 12/2810:17 amDSM - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
dom. 12/215:55 amATL - DSM
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/233:45 pmDSM - ATL
1 stop28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/2010:50 pmATL - DSM
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
dom. 12/2810:17 amDSM - ATL
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$332

Find 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$696

Good one-way deal

$50 or less
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Alabama

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

jue. 1/8

7:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

dom. 1/11

6:24 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$269

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

mié. 12/31

6:04 am-12:26 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Des Moines

vie. 1/2

6:57 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$269

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

jue. 1/8

8:36 am-4:24 pm

2 stops7h 48m

Des Moines

dom. 1/11

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$274

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

sáb. 1/31

2:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

lun. 2/2

3:35 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops7h 54m

$324

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

vie. 1/23

6:00 am-10:17 pm

3 stops17h 17m

Des Moines

dom. 1/25

2:58 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$327

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

jue. 1/8

4:27 pm-10:19 am

3 stops18h 52m

Des Moines

jue. 1/15

4:30 pm-7:10 am

3 stops37h 40m

$336

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

lun. 1/5

7:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

mié. 1/7

6:14 pm-1:51 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$340

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

lun. 1/26

2:30 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

mié. 1/28

6:10 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$360

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

sáb. 2/21

9:42 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

mar. 2/24

2:59 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$367

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

sáb. 2/21

9:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Des Moines

lun. 2/23

4:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$367

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $195). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Alabama to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Des Moines. 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 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 4h 29m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Airlines will cover a distance of 605 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Pensacola - Des Moines or Birmingham - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Des Moines (average of $195). Flying from Alabama to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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