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$124+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to Des Moines (BHM - 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 12/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

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.
Tue 11/256:03 amBHM - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/212:54 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$297
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 11/225:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Mon 11/242:17 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/28$317
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/58:04 amBHM - DSM
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/83:17 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$322
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 12/16:07 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Wed 12/32:16 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/28$332
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.
Sat 11/225:15 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/245:41 amDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$337
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.
Tue 11/181:18 pmBHM - DSM
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 11/216:32 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Deal found 10/28$342
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.
Fri 12/511:20 amBHM - DSM
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/88:20 amDSM - BHM
1 stop12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$343
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.
Tue 11/1810:12 amBHM - DSM
2 stops7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/2112:54 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$347
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 12/297:30 amBHM - DSM
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:52 pmDSM - BHM
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$367

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$522
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 11/25

6:03 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

12:54 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$297

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sat 11/22

5:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

2:17 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$317

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 12/5

8:04 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

3:17 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$322

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 12/5

1:18 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

2:16 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$322

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 12/5

5:09 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

5:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$322

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Mon 12/1

6:07 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

2:16 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$332

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sat 11/22

5:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

5:41 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 40m

$337

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 11/18

1:18 pm-5:46 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

6:32 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$342

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Fri 12/5

11:20 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

8:20 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$343

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 21m

$134

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Deals found on 10/29

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines (average of $195). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Birmingham to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines can take about 5h 12m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $317. The distance between Birmingham, Alabama and Des Moines is about 667 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 flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $286 round trip. Delta is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines (average of $195). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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