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$152+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines (ABQ - DSM)

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ABQ — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albuquerque to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/134:48 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop5h 54m
American Airlines
Wed 3/186:40 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$378
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/135:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/183:40 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$418
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:36 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 30m
American Airlines
Thu 2/125:05 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/146:10 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Wed 2/182:59 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$508
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:00 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Sat 2/1410:57 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$538
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1911:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 3/225:04 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$629

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(American Airlines)

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 3/13

4:48 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

6:40 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$378

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Mon 2/9

8:36 am-5:06 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:05 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 40m

$467

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Sat 2/14

6:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

2:59 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$508

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Tue 2/10

2:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

10:57 am-9:56 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$538

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 3/19

11:00 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

5:04 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$629

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Mon 2/9

2:40 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:52 am-5:09 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$727

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-4:27 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$159

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Wed 3/4

11:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$164

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Tue 2/24

11:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$164

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Tue 2/17

1:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$164

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Des Moines in January.
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: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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 January 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Albuquerque to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 33m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta 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 3 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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