Des Moines

$66+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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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 January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/193:12 pm
ATL
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DSM
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
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ATL
1 stop9h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2510:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/53:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop29h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/309:20 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop17h 09m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:20 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop27h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$192
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/187:55 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop23h 52m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 3/166:38 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop16h 07m
Frontier
Wed 3/188:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1910:45 pm
ATL
-
DSM
2 stops20h 34m
Frontier
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop9h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2510:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/23:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2510:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
Fri 4/38:14 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/66:45 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop16h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:09 am
DSM
-
ATL
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2510:30 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/69:45 pm
DSM
-
ATL
2 stops13h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/52:45 pm
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:09 am
DSM
-
ATL
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/265:25 am
ATL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/53:21 pm
DSM
-
ATL
1 stop29h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237

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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$621
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-Des Moines flights.
From Alabama to Des Moines
One-way flight from Alabama to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Return

Price

ValparaisoDes Moines

VPS - DSM

VPSDSM

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Wed 5/27

12:06 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

6:02 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$265

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

Wed 2/11

8:36 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:00 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$279

HuntsvilleDes Moines

HSV - DSM

HSVDSM

Huntsville

Tue 2/10

2:15 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$279

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/30

2:10 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

4:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$298

ValparaisoDes Moines

VPS - DSM

VPSDSM

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 3/2

5:12 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

12:04 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$328

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/8

8:24 am-10:09 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

7:17 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$332

ValparaisoDes Moines

VPS - DSM

VPSDSM

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 3/2

2:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$338

AtlantaDes Moines

ATL - DSM

ATLDSM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/8

10:40 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop16h 06m

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

10:11 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops13h 01m

$340

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Tue 3/24

5:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 40m

$341

PensacolaDes Moines

PNS - DSM

PNSDSM

Pensacola

Fri 3/13

7:13 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop24h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

9:55 am-1:24 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$343

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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, 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 January 28, 2026.

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 2h 25m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $265. Airlines will cover a distance of 860 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?

  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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