$179+ Cheap flights from Arkansas to Des Moines (DSM)
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XNA — DSM
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Arkansas to Des MoinesExplore 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 10, 2026.
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 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/2311:10 am -
2 stops12h 05m
Tue 10/277:05 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/288:45 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Fri 10/306:45 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Wed 10/72:41 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Tue 10/134:12 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Deal found 10/6![American Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/236:25 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Tue 10/273:01 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/158:22 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Wed 10/212:42 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 10/8![Allegiant Air logo]()
$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 10/145:18 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/155:45 am -
1 stop5h 07m
Sun 10/186:00 am -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/131:36 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 10/195:22 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/213:00 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Sun 10/256:45 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/198:02 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Fri 11/207:24 pm -
1 stop14h 41m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$503
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/158:22 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Wed 10/212:42 pm -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/165:18 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$518
Best flights from Arkansas to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/2311:10 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Tue 10/277:05 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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 10/288:45 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Fri 10/306:45 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 10/5![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/199:57 am -
2 stops9h 20m
Fri 11/206:45 am -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 10/7![Delta logo]()
$581
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Sat 11/215:25 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Sat 11/285:23 am -
1 stop6h 08m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/236:25 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Tue 10/273:01 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/213:00 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Sun 10/256:45 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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 11/2112:05 pm -
2 stops10h 55m
Sat 11/285:20 am -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 10/7![Southwest logo]()
$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/199:20 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Fri 11/208:00 am -
3 stops27h 12m
Deal found 10/7![United Airlines logo]()
$751
Last-minute flights from Arkansas to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines. Data last updated October 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines. Data last updated October 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/135:18 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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 10/131:36 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 10/195:22 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Wed 10/145:18 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/158:22 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Wed 10/212:42 pm -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 10/8![Allegiant Air logo]()
$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/156:25 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Mon 10/195:22 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Thu 10/158:22 pm -
1 stop12h 13m
Wed 10/212:42 pm -
2 stops22h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$512
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/165:18 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Sun 10/186:55 am -
1 stop4h 14m
Deal found 10/8![Delta logo]()
$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/213:00 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Sun 10/256:45 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$499
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/2311:10 am -
2 stops12h 05m
Tue 10/277:05 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Deal found 10/8![Southwest logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/8. 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.
Fri 10/236:25 pm -
1 stop5h 10m
Tue 10/273:01 pm -
1 stop6h 58m
Deal found 10/8![United Airlines logo]()
$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 10/288:45 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Fri 10/306:45 pm -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 10/6![United Airlines logo]()
$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/7. 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.
Thu 11/198:02 am -
1 stop6h 33m
Fri 11/207:24 pm -
1 stop14h 41m
Deal found 10/7![American Airlines logo]()
$503
One-way flights from Arkansas to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Arkansas to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Arkansas to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 10, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Thu 12/179:01 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/6![American Airlines logo]()
$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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 12/174:20 pm -
2 stops6h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/6![Southwest logo]()
$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
Thu 12/178:16 am -
3 stops38h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$319
Find flight deals from Arkansas to Des Moines
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $369 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $179 (American Airlines) |
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Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Thu 12/17
4:20 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops6h 40m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$184
Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Thu 12/17
8:16 am-11:01 pm
3 stops38h 45m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-12:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$319
Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Fri 10/23
11:10 am-10:10 pm
1 stop11h 00m
Des Moines
Tue 10/27
7:05 am-2:15 pm
1 stop7h 10m
$370
Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Wed 10/28
8:45 am-4:07 pm
1 stop7h 22m
Des Moines
Fri 10/30
6:45 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop4h 54m
$405
FayettevilleDes Moines
XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - DSM Des Moines
XNADSM
Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
Fri 10/23
6:25 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop5h 10m
Des Moines
Tue 10/27
3:01 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop6h 58m
$439
FayettevilleDes Moines
XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - DSM Des Moines
XNADSM
Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
Wed 10/21
3:00 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop7h 15m
Des Moines
Sun 10/25
6:45 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop4h 50m
$499
FayettevilleDes Moines
XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - DSM Des Moines
XNADSM
Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
Thu 11/19
9:57 am-7:17 pm
2 stops9h 20m
Des Moines
Fri 11/20
6:45 am-10:47 am
1 stop4h 02m
$581
Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Sat 11/21
5:25 pm-11:23 pm
1 stop5h 58m
Des Moines
Sat 11/28
5:23 am-11:31 am
1 stop6h 08m
$640
Little RockDes Moines
LIT Little Rock - DSM Des Moines
LITDSM
Little Rock
Sat 11/21
12:05 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops10h 55m
Des Moines
Sat 11/28
5:20 am-4:20 pm
2 stops11h 00m
$647
FayettevilleDes Moines
XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas - DSM Des Moines
XNADSM
Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
Thu 11/19
9:20 am-4:07 pm
1 stop6h 47m
Des Moines
Fri 11/20
8:00 am-11:12 am
3 stops27h 12m
$751
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| Cheapest$228 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |