How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from Albuquerque to Des Moines in 4h 05m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 831 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines round-trip?

Southwest, at $247, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Southwest is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

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

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ABQ to DSM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines?

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

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mer. 12/316:10 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/65:30 amDSM - ABQ

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$293

mer. 12/316:20 amABQ - DSM

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

mar. 1/68:35 amDSM - ABQ

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$367

ven. 12/191:40 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

dim. 12/211:30 pmDSM - ABQ

1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$697

sam. 12/1312:45 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

lun. 12/1512:05 pmDSM - ABQ

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$937

Best flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Albuquerque to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated décembre 12, 2025.

mer. 12/316:10 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/65:30 amDSM - ABQ

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$293

mer. 2/112:15 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

dim. 2/156:25 amDSM - ABQ

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$352

mer. 12/316:20 amABQ - DSM

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

mar. 1/68:35 amDSM - ABQ

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$367

sam. 2/217:00 amABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

mar. 2/245:03 pmDSM - ABQ

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$387

mer. 2/116:30 amABQ - DSM

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

lun. 2/166:10 amDSM - ABQ

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$378

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sam. 12/1312:45 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

lun. 12/1512:05 pmDSM - ABQ

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$937

ven. 12/191:40 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines

dim. 12/211:30 pmDSM - ABQ

1 stop4h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$697

mer. 12/316:10 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

mar. 1/65:30 amDSM - ABQ

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$293

mer. 12/316:20 amABQ - DSM

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

mar. 1/68:35 amDSM - ABQ

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$367

One-way flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines
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mer. 2/182:40 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$135

mer. 2/188:10 amABQ - DSM

2 stops12h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$140

sam. 1/3111:05 amABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$159

mar. 2/1011:05 amABQ - DSM

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/8

$164

jeu. 1/16:10 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/8

$170

lun. 2/912:55 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$171

mer. 12/316:00 amABQ - DSM

1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$174

sam. 1/175:40 amABQ - DSM

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$175

lun. 1/1211:05 amABQ - DSM

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$176

lun. 1/198:10 amABQ - DSM

2 stops13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/9

$181

dim. 2/112:55 pmABQ - DSM

1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$194

jeu. 12/256:25 amABQ - DSM

2 stops12h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$195

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Round-trip from	$293 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$135 (United Airlines)
Popular in	February
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Average price	$555

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AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 12/31

6:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Des Moines

mar. 1/6

5:30 am-9:43 am

1 stop5h 13m

$293

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 2/11

2:15 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Des Moines

dim. 2/15

6:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$352

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 12/31

6:20 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Des Moines

mar. 1/6

8:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$367

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 2/11

6:30 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

lun. 2/16

6:10 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 15m

$378

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

sam. 2/21

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

mar. 2/24

5:03 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$387

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 2/18

2:40 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$135

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 12/31

6:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$135

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 2/18

8:10 am-9:17 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$140

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mer. 1/7

1:59 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$159

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

mar. 2/24

2:00 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$159

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Albuquerque-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from Albuquerque to Des Moines in 4h 05m. Fly via United Airlines or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 831 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines round-trip?
Southwest, at $247, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Southwest is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Albuquerque to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albuquerque 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$247	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$275	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$296	Average$487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$361	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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