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$137+ Cheap flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines (COS - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COS — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colorado Springs (COS) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$137
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$368
From Colorado Springs to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colorado Springs to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/145:07 pmCOS - DSM
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/175:12 amDSM - COS
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/265:30 amCOS - DSM
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/305:12 pmDSM - COS
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2912:30 pmCOS - DSM
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Sat 8/24:05 pmDSM - COS
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/2510:57 amCOS - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Sun 6/297:00 amDSM - COS
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Deal found 6/10$359

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Des Moines

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Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 8/14

5:07 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

5:12 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 49m

$234

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 6/26

5:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

5:12 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$299

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Tue 7/29

12:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

4:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$354

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Wed 6/25

10:57 am-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

7:00 am-10:02 am

1 stop4h 02m

$359

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Wed 7/9

2:22 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$137

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 7/10

4:55 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$150

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 7/10

3:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$179

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS - DSM

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-10:36 am

1 stop3h 36m

$195

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Colorado Springs to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Colorado Springs to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    American Airlines, at $234, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colorado Springs to Des Moines.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Colorado Springs to Des Moines for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $137. Users have also found prices from $150 and $179 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Colorado Springs to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Colorado Springs to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colorado Springs 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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