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$149+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Des Moines

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 March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:08 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 4/225:44 am
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/56:33 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 5/186:00 am
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$315
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:00 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/284:55 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 5/210:02 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops8h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/286:20 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/26:40 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:05 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/185:25 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/206:26 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 4/226:20 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops9h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$352
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:25 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops11h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/225:30 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/152:45 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 4/183:21 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$377

Find 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$312
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$479
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

2:45 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$317
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Thu 4/23

11:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-11:25 am

2 stops5h 55m

$317

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:40 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$327

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 4/15

2:45 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

3:21 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$377

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Thu 6/4

2:20 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

6:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$382
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

6:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 28m

$149

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 3/31

5:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$152

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 4/8

3:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$154

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 4/1

6:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 28m

$164

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 5/20

11:05 am-9:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$164

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Deals found on 3/5

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 March 10, 2026.
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
8,276 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 7h 35m. United 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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