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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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/147:57 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:00 am
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/157:27 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 2/173:24 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/155:30 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 2/175:00 am
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1511:40 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Tue 2/175:20 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/103:52 pm
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Fri 2/135:15 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop4h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1010:30 am
BHM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 2/145:10 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1010:51 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops10h 13m
American Airlines
Fri 2/131:48 pm
DSM
-
BHM
1 stop7h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$472
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/1010:30 am
BHM
-
DSM
2 stops10h 40m
Southwest
Fri 2/135:10 am
DSM
-
BHM
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$503

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$367
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$621
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Birmingham

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sat 2/14

7:57 am-4:22 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$367

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

7:27 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

3:24 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$372

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

5:30 am-1:32 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$377

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Sun 2/15

11:40 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:20 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$404

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 2/10

3:18 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

8:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$447

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 2/10

10:30 am-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:10 am-3:20 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$457

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 2/10

10:51 am-9:04 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

1:48 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$472

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 2/17

9:10 am-4:27 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$149

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Tue 3/3

9:42 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$149

BirminghamDes Moines

BHM - DSM

BHMDSM

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

5:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 59m

$149

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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 January.
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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 January 27, 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
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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 8h 02m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $377. 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 41% 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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