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$534+ Cheap flights from Arcata to Des Moines (ACV - 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ACV — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Arcata to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Arcata to Des Moines
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/312:30 pm
ACV
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DSM
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 2/79:03 am
DSM
-
ACV
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 8/124:00 pm
ACV
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DSM
2 stops18h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 8/183:15 pm
DSM
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ACV
2 stops22h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$706

Find flight deals from Arcata to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$884
(United Airlines)
From Arcata Eureka to Des Moines
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ArcataDes Moines

ACV - DSM

ACVDSM

Arcata Eureka

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

11:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$884

ArcataDes Moines

ACV - DSM

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Arcata Eureka

Sun 5/31

6:40 pm-10:21 am

2 stops13h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

5:12 pm-11:57 am

2 stops20h 45m

$980

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Deals found on 1/29

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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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Arcata to Des Moines, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Arcata to Des Moines?

    Departing from Arcata to Des Moines will take you 8h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1573 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Arcata to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Arcata to Des Moines round-trip from $389.

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

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Top airline flying from Arcata to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Arcata 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 January 29, 2026.
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United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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