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$145+ Cheap flights from Cleveland to Des Moines (CLE - 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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — DSM
Aug 31 — Sep 71
Mon 8/31
Mon 9/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cleveland to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Cleveland to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cleveland to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/16:36 pm
CLE
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DSM
1 stop14h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/41:37 pm
DSM
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CLE
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:16 pm
CLE
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DSM
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Thu 9/36:00 am
DSM
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CLE
1 stop6h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:25 pm
CLE
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DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Thu 9/35:40 am
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$320
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Fri 9/185:30 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 9/225:56 pm
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop4h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/205:15 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 8/236:10 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$339
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/21:24 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sun 10/411:29 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 8/285:15 pm
CLE
-
DSM
2 stops44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/42:19 pm
DSM
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CLE
1 stop24h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/206:00 am
CLE
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DSM
2 stops7h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 8/231:21 pm
DSM
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CLE
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$354

Find flight deals from Cleveland to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cleveland (CLE) 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 August 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$389
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cleveland 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 August 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cleveland to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$314
Quickest round-trip

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 9/18

5:30 am-8:39 am

1 stop4h 09m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

5:56 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$338

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 10/2

4:50 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

5:30 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 35m

$387

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 8/15

4:09 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

2:54 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$393

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 8/15

4:35 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

2:40 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$398

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 8/28

11:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

3:50 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$398

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 10/29

5:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

3:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$415

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 8/14

2:20 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

5:40 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$415

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 9/18

6:08 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

6:24 am-4:12 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$423

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 8/30

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines in August.
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 Cleveland-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cleveland-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cleveland-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cleveland-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 Cleveland-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 Cleveland to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Cleveland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines (average of $296). Flying from Cleveland to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cleveland to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cleveland to Des Moines flights typically cost between $313 and $424 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $305 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 1-Oct 4).

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 August 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Cleveland to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,062 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Cleveland to Des Moines in about 4h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 11m. There are 610 mi between Cleveland and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cleveland to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cleveland to Des Moines round-trip from $236. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $295, and Delta, from $296. American Airlines is currently priced 47% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cleveland to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $118. United Airlines flights start at $127 while deals on Delta start at $151 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines (average of $296). Flying from Cleveland to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $662). 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 4 airlines flying from Cleveland to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cleveland 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 August 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$295Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$319Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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