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$163+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines (ABQ - DSM)

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ABQ — DSM
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/265:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:21 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/116:05 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 9/193:02 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/294:50 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/2611:35 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/26:10 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:50 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Sat 9/197:20 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 10/94:45 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1311:33 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/243:35 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/282:25 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:30 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 9/132:44 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Fri 9/45:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 9/75:21 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 10/95:20 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 10/137:05 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$386

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 July 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

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September

Average price

$406
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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 July 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Wed 8/26

5:30 am-12:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

5:21 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$325

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 9/24

4:45 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

5:22 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$325

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 9/11

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

3:02 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$326

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Wed 8/26

12:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$330

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 9/11

11:50 am-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

7:20 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 05m

$336
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 10/9

4:45 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

11:33 am-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$355

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 9/24

3:35 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

7:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$360

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 10/9

5:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

7:05 am-3:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$386

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Sat 11/21

10:45 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

3:01 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$396

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 12/11

5:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

4:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops9h 15m

$431

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 July.
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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to Des Moines

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albuquerque to Des Moines?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Albuquerque to Des Moines flights typically cost between $275 and $640 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on United Airlines (Aug 26-Sep 2).

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 July 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,227 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 6h 02m. 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 54% 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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