$427+ Cheap flights from Alexandria, LA to Des Moines (AEX - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AEX — DSM
Oct 12 — Oct 191
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Alexandria to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Alexandria to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 12, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alexandria to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 12, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/95:17 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Mon 10/127:31 pm -
2 stops15h 01m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 9/1210:56 am -
1 stop6h 56m
Mon 9/144:14 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/94:05 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 10/123:02 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/911:56 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Mon 10/1211:27 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$628
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/135:15 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Wed 9/166:22 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$826
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/134:08 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 9/165:21 pm -
2 stops26h 39m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/1311:50 am -
2 stops9h 21m
Wed 9/1610:59 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$1,042
Best flights from Alexandria to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 12, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/95:17 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Mon 10/127:31 pm -
2 stops15h 01m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/911:56 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Mon 10/1211:27 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$628
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/99:45 am -
2 stops26h 47m
Mon 10/121:24 pm -
2 stops30h 36m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$707
Last-minute flights from Alexandria to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines. Data last updated September 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 9/1210:56 am -
1 stop6h 56m
Mon 9/144:14 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/8![American Airlines logo]()
$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/135:15 pm -
1 stop5h 57m
Wed 9/166:22 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$826
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/134:08 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 9/165:21 pm -
2 stops26h 39m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$987
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 9/1311:50 am -
2 stops9h 21m
Wed 9/1610:59 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$1,042
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/95:17 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Mon 10/127:31 pm -
2 stops15h 01m
Deal found 9/9![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/94:05 pm -
1 stop6h 10m
Mon 10/123:02 pm -
1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 9/9![United Airlines logo]()
$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/911:56 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Mon 10/1211:27 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/9![Delta logo]()
$628
Find flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Alexandria (AEX) 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 September 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $427 (American Airlines) |
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Alexandria
Fri 10/9
5:17 pm-11:07 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Des Moines
Mon 10/12
7:31 pm-10:32 am
2 stops15h 01m
$427
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AEX Alexandria - DSM Des Moines
AEXDSM
Alexandria
Fri 10/9
11:56 am-6:09 pm
1 stop6h 13m
Des Moines
Mon 10/12
11:27 am-4:32 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$628
AlexandriaDes Moines
AEX Alexandria - DSM Des Moines
AEXDSM
Alexandria
Fri 10/9
9:45 am-12:32 pm
2 stops26h 47m
Des Moines
Mon 10/12
1:24 pm-8:00 pm
2 stops30h 36m
$707
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Alexandria to Des Moines in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Alexandria, Louisiana-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Alexandria, Louisiana-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Alexandria, Louisiana-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Alexandria, Louisiana-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 Alexandria, Louisiana-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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