Des Moines

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DFW — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Dallas to Des Moines

Thu 12/1011:23 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Thu 1/710:07 pm -
1 stop12h 48m
Deal found 11/1$238
Thu 12/33:14 pm -
1 stop18h 36m
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
1 stop16h 44m
Deal found 11/4$287
Thu 12/1011:23 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Thu 1/78:17 pm -
2 stops13h 41m
Deal found 11/1$309
Wed 11/258:28 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 11/298:28 pm -
1 stop27h 56m
Deal found 11/4$350
Sat 11/218:28 pm -
1 stop23h 05m
Sun 11/298:28 pm -
1 stop27h 56m
Deal found 11/2$370
Fri 12/118:39 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 12/133:15 pm -
1 stop14h 21m
Deal found 11/3$375
Wed 12/23:00 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sat 12/57:00 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/5$377
Fri 12/48:42 am -
2 stops11h 46m
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 11/5$379
Wed 11/119:59 am -
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Fri 11/1310:25 pm -
1 stop24h 29m
Deal found 11/3$383
Fri 12/45:40 pm -
1 stop4h 25m
Mon 12/73:25 pm -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 11/5$386
Thu 11/262:34 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Sun 11/298:28 pm -
1 stop22h 54m
Deal found 11/2$386
Wed 12/22:00 pm -
2 stops8h 05m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 11/4$387

Find flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines

Round-trip from

$186
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$105
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$511
From Dallas to Des Moines
One-way flight from Dallas to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/24

2:42 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 11/22

10:35 am-7:33 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/24

6:50 am-2:49 pm

2 stops31h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

DallasDes Moines

DAL Dallas Love Field - DSM Des Moines

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/30

6:05 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

DallasDes Moines

DAL Dallas Love Field - DSM Des Moines

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 1/7

2:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$189

DallasDes Moines

DAL Dallas Love Field - DSM Des Moines

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/2

6:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

DallasDes Moines

DAL Dallas Love Field - DSM Des Moines

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Sun 1/24

2:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$221
Quickest round-trip

DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/30

7:10 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/5

9:32 pm-9:56 am

1 stop12h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$257

DallasDes Moines

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 12/13

10:59 pm-2:50 pm

3 stops39h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$258

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

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 $380). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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?

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 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dallas to Des Moines flights typically cost between $424 and $793 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $186 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 6-Jan 11).

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

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. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8 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 50m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $382. 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 $140. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $209, and Southwest, from $348. These flights start at 71% 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 American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $148 and $149, 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: PSA Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (54%), Qantas Airways( 54%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to Des Moines is $299. On average you can expect to pay $518. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $287.

  • 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 $380). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$380Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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