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$125+ 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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIT — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$247
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$326
From Arkansas to Des Moines
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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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/11:46 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/55:26 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/267:45 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/212:25 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/125:13 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Mon 7/146:40 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/12$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/84:56 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Fri 7/115:30 amDSM - MEM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/11$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/125:40 amLIT - DSM
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Mon 7/146:30 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$372
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/158:38 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop11h 47mAllegiant Air
Tue 6/177:00 amDSM - MEM
1 stop24h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/89:54 amMEM - DSM
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/111:45 pmDSM - MEM
2 stops8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$383
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:39 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop15h 46mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/153:48 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop28h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/102:55 pmMEM - DSM
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Fri 7/111:35 pmDSM - MEM
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/134:21 pmLIT - DSM
2 stops7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/155:00 amDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$610
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/219:47 pmLIT - DSM
2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/272:45 pmDSM - LIT
3 stops30h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$734

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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 June 12, 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

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 7/1

1:46 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Des Moines

Sat 7/5

5:26 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$247

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 6/26

7:45 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

12:25 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop30h 19m

$274

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sat 7/12

5:13 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

6:40 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$278

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 7/8

4:56 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

5:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop6h 08m

$288

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sat 7/12

5:40 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$372

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 7/8

9:54 am-2:41 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

1:45 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$383

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 7/10

2:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

1:35 pm-12:35 am

2 stops11h 00m

$464

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sat 7/26

7:33 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$125

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Wed 7/9

6:26 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$135

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 6/26

8:42 pm-8:40 am

1 stop11h 58m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from Arkansas to Des Moines

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

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Arkansas to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • 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 $125 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $135 and Allegiant Air from $138 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Arkansas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Arkansas to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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