$360+ Cheap flights from Anchorage to Des Moines (ANC - 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ANC — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Anchorage to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Anchorage to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Anchorage to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/56:15 am -
2 stops12h 16m
Wed 12/94:53 pm -
2 stops11h 52m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/58:45 pm -
1 stop10h 52m
Wed 12/911:27 am -
1 stop11h 12m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/291:20 am -
1 stop8h 31m
Thu 12/319:32 am -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$788
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:07 am -
2 stops23h 32m
Tue 9/2210:30 am -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/203:30 pm -
2 stops16h 01m
Tue 9/229:13 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$886
Best flights from Anchorage to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/56:15 am -
2 stops12h 16m
Wed 12/94:53 pm -
2 stops11h 52m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/58:45 pm -
1 stop10h 52m
Wed 12/911:27 am -
1 stop11h 12m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$693
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/291:20 am -
1 stop8h 31m
Thu 12/319:32 am -
2 stops16h 20m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$788
Last-minute flights from Anchorage to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines. Data last updated September 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1811:57 pm -
1 stop10h 50m
Sun 9/205:30 am -
1 stop21h 27m
Deal found 9/15![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$1,275
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:07 am -
2 stops23h 32m
Tue 9/2210:30 am -
2 stops15h 15m
Deal found 9/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$861
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/203:30 pm -
2 stops16h 01m
Tue 9/229:13 am -
1 stop8h 57m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$886
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/208:20 pm -
1 stop18h 32m
Tue 9/229:51 am -
1 stop12h 22m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$967
One-way flights from Anchorage to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Anchorage to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Anchorage to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 17, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/128:22 pm -
1 stop15h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![American Airlines logo]()
$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 10/1211:45 pm -
2 stops11h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$365
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/125:04 pm -
3 stops37h 38m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$681
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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 September 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $685 (Delta) |
One-way from | $360 (American Airlines) |
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Anchorage
Mon 10/12
8:22 pm-3:11 pm
1 stop15h 49m
Des Moines
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12:00 am-8:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$360
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Mon 10/12
11:45 pm-2:15 pm
2 stops11h 30m
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12:00 am-8:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$365
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ANC Anchorage - DSM Des Moines
ANCDSM
Anchorage
Mon 10/12
5:04 pm-9:42 am
3 stops37h 38m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-8:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$681
AnchorageDes Moines
ANC Anchorage - DSM Des Moines
ANCDSM
Anchorage
Sat 12/5
6:15 am-9:31 pm
2 stops12h 16m
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
4:53 pm-1:45 am
2 stops11h 52m
$685
AnchorageDes Moines
ANC Anchorage - DSM Des Moines
ANCDSM
Anchorage
Sat 12/5
8:45 pm-10:37 am
1 stop10h 52m
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
11:27 am-7:39 pm
1 stop11h 12m
$693
AnchorageDes Moines
ANC Anchorage - DSM Des Moines
ANCDSM
Anchorage
Tue 12/29
1:20 am-12:51 pm
1 stop8h 31m
Des Moines
Thu 12/31
9:32 am-10:52 pm
2 stops16h 20m
$788
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Anchorage-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Anchorage-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 September 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta 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.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
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| Cheapest$608 | Average$839 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |