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Cheap flights from Anchorage to Des Moines (ANC - DSM)

ANC — DSM
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Anchorage (ANC) 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$803
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Anchorage-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Anchorage-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-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 Anchorage-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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Anchorage to Des Moines?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to Des Moines (average of $399). Flying from Anchorage to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $893). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 November 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from Anchorage to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,236 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Anchorage to Des Moines is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $436 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $462 and $600 round-trip. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Anchorage to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Anchorage 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Anchorage to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Anchorage to Des Moines (average of $399). Flying from Anchorage to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $893). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Anchorage to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Anchorage 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$436Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$462Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$600Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$677Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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