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$204+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines (ABQ - DSM)

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ABQ — DSM
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 May 1, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/27:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Thu 6/41:35 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Wed 8/265:16 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$371
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/307:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Tue 6/210:26 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops10h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/27$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/21:45 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Thu 6/46:10 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$401
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3011:30 am
ABQ
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:55 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Fri 7/104:20 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 7/125:50 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/188:05 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Wed 5/206:55 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/29$411
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 7/135:10 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Fri 7/174:40 pm
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/26$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:30 pm
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 8/126:00 am
DSM
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:00 am
ABQ
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/267:15 am
DSM
-
ABQ
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27$418

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 May 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$350
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$451
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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 May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Tue 5/26

6:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

3:01 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$350

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Sat 5/30

5:57 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:50 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 43m

$350

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

10:26 am-7:58 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$376

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Sat 5/30

11:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

6:55 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$406
Quickest round-trip

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Thu 7/30

5:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

5:17 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$407

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Fri 7/10

4:20 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

5:50 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 43m

$407

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Mon 5/18

8:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

6:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 35m

$411

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Mon 7/13

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

4:40 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 25m

$412

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Tue 8/11

4:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

$415

AlbuquerqueDes Moines

ABQ - DSM

ABQDSM

Albuquerque

Wed 5/20

5:15 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

5:17 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$415

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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 May.
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 May 1, 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
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,681 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,314 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 42m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, 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 50% 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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