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$76+ Cheap flights from Dallas to Des Moines (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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — DSM
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Des Moines are usually found in February or June, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/175:20 am
DFW
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DSM
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
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DFW
1 stop10h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$205
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/295:18 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Mon 8/32:16 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop10h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$230
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:45 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop26h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$232
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/65:20 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop14h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$233
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/295:18 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop22h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/166:15 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/192:59 pm
DSM
-
DFW
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/298:00 am
DFW
-
DSM
2 stops36h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/62:16 pm
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/166:15 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/208:15 pm
DSM
-
DFW
2 stops18h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/75:50 am
DFW
-
DSM
1 stop9h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/107:45 am
DSM
-
DFW
1 stop15h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/294:15 pm
DAL
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DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Wed 5/66:30 pm
DSM
-
DAL
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/276:20 am
DAL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:30 pm
DSM
-
DAL
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/166:45 am
DAL
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Mon 4/2012:25 pm
DSM
-
DAL
1 stop9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/17$375

Find flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) 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 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$205
(Expedia)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$480
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/16

6:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

12:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$375

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 5/7

11:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

8:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$375

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 5/7

2:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

5:35 am-2:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$385

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Tue 5/26

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$396

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 4/16

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

6:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$406

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Fri 5/8

9:55 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$406

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Fri 5/29

1:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$416

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 5/7

1:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

4:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$416
Quickest round-trip

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/25

4:17 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

8:20 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$420

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Sat 5/23

10:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

3:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$423

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Dallas with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Dallas to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines (average of $170). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

When flying from Dallas to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Dallas to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 22, 2026.

The most flights from A78 to DSM are scheduled on a Saturday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Dallas 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
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,487 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,324 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas 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 airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Dallas?

    For a flight from Dallas to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 9 inbound flights from Dallas per day. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Dallas on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from Dallas to Des Moines can take about 5h. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $375. The distance between Dallas and Des Moines is about 625 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 Dallas to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Dallas to Des Moines round-trip from $80. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $204, and Southwest, from $326. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $118 and $174, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas to Des Moines?

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Dallas, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (89%), PSA Airlines (84%), Qatar Airways( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to Des Moines is $234. On average you can expect to pay $526. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $257.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines (average of $170). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Dallas to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dallas 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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