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$148+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COS — DSM
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

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 August 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Fri 9/115:30 am -
1 stop8h 40m
Tue 9/156:40 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 8/9$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/238:07 am -
1 stop6h 03m
Wed 9/307:05 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 8/7$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/236:00 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Wed 9/302:46 pm -
2 stops8h 39m
Deal found 8/7$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 9/174:25 pm -
1 stop3h 55m
Tue 9/226:10 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Deal found 8/7$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/43:51 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Fri 9/116:22 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 8/6$331
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/44:20 pm -
1 stop4h 00m
Fri 9/112:25 pm -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 8/6$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/173:54 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Tue 9/227:05 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 8/7$341

Find 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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$351
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Colorado Springs 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Fri 9/11

5:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$228

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 9/17

3:54 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

7:05 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$315
Quickest round-trip

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:45 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 55m

$315

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

2:46 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$320

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Tue 11/24

6:25 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

5:12 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$364

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Thu 9/3

6:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

$370
Cheapest one-way

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Sat 9/5

3:51 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$148
Quickest one-way

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Mon 9/21

3:54 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$158

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Sat 9/5

7:30 am-7:30 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$193

Colorado SpringsDes Moines

COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

COSDSM

Colorado Springs

Mon 9/21

10:25 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$226

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Colorado Springs with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines (average of $256). Flying from Colorado Springs to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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 August 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,099 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,099 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,099 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

    Departing from Colorado Springs to Des Moines will take you 3h 52m. The distance between Colorado Springs and Des Moines is about 612 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colorado Springs to Des Moines round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $256, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colorado Springs to Des Moines.. You may be able to fly from Colorado Springs to Des Moines for 34% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines (average of $256). Flying from Colorado Springs to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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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