HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Des Moines

$129+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIT — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Arkansas to Des Moines with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Find flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Arkansas to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Arkansas to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/46:55 amLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Mon 12/82:16 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 10/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/126:35 amMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/195:39 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:50 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/225:26 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/235:42 amLIT - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/251:06 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Mon 11/172:10 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Thu 11/2010:21 amDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/28$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/177:55 amMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Thu 11/206:15 amDSM - MEM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$382
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/166:25 amLIT - DSM
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Mon 11/176:32 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 10/28$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/123:16 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop18h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - MEM
2 stops46h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$443
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/165:50 amLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Mon 11/178:20 amDSM - LIT
2 stops11h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$444
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/171:00 pmLIT - DSM
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 11/227:00 amDSM - LIT
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$449
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/810:33 amMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Tue 11/1111:00 amDSM - MEM
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 10/28$468
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/810:40 amMEM - DSM
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/116:15 amDSM - MEM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$473

Cheap flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Arkansas to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$526
Provider with most accurate pricing for Little Rock-Des Moines flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Little Rock-Des Moines flights.
Search Deals
From Arkansas to Des Moines
Search Deals
One-way flight from Arkansas to Des Moines
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($55 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Arkansas 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Arkansas to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Arkansas

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Thu 12/4

6:55 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

2:16 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$257

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 12/12

6:35 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

5:39 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$313

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

5:15 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$317

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Mon 11/17

6:50 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

5:26 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$348

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sun 11/23

5:42 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 11/25

1:06 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$367

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Mon 11/17

2:10 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

10:21 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$377

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Mon 11/17

7:55 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:15 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$382

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 3/6

5:38 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:52 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$423

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 12/12

3:16 pm-9:48 am

1 stop18h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

8:29 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops46h 53m

$443

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Mon 11/17

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$449

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/29

Showing 1-10 of 15 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Arkansas with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Arkansas to Des Moines

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Arkansas to Des Moines?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Arkansas to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Arkansas?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Arkansas to Des Moines.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Arkansas to Des Moines in just under 6h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 22m. Arkansas and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 477 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Arkansas to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $184 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $255 and Allegiant Air from $329 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Arkansas to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Arkansas to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Arkansas to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Arkansas 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Des Moines?

Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locations
Johnston
Altoona
Boone
Ames
West Des Moines
Ankeny

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Arkansas to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Omaha flights
Denver to Cedar Rapids flights
Denver to Des Moines flights
LaGuardia to Omaha flights
LaGuardia to Des Moines flights
Reagan-National to Omaha flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Omaha flights
O'Hare Intl to Omaha flights
Denver to Omaha flights
Seattle to Omaha flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines flights
Newark to Omaha flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Des Moines flights
Dulles Intl to Omaha flights
San Francisco to Omaha flights
Ontario to Omaha flights
Seattle to Des Moines flights
Orlando to Omaha flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Omaha flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids flights
Minneapolis to Omaha flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Cedar Rapids flights
Hobby to Des Moines flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Des Moines flights
Baltimore to Omaha flights
Hobby to Omaha flights
Salt Lake City to Cedar Rapids flights
Newark to Cedar Rapids flights
Denver to Moline flights
Austin to Cedar Rapids flights
Atlanta to Des Moines flights
Reagan-National to Cedar Rapids flights
George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines flights
Detroit to Des Moines flights
Los Angeles to Des Moines flights
Reagan-National to Des Moines flights
George Bush Intcntl to Omaha flights
Sky Harbor Intl to Omaha flights
Boston to Omaha flights
Detroit to Omaha flights
Raleigh to Omaha flights
LaGuardia to Cedar Rapids flights
Dulles Intl to Des Moines flights
Seattle to Cedar Rapids flights
Portland to Cedar Rapids flights
Atlanta to Omaha flights
Portland to Omaha flights
Salt Lake City to Des Moines flights
Dulles Intl to Cedar Rapids flights
San Diego to Omaha flights

Top airline flying from Arkansas to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Arkansas 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.