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$84+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — DSM
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to Des Moines are usually found in June or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$171
(Priceline)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Average price

$427
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/157:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
mié. 10/222:37 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/227:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/278:30 amDSM - DFW
1 stop25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 10/1410:25 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop15h 27mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/198:47 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$212
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/65:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
dom. 11/92:32 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
mar. 10/142:22 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop23h 30mFrontier
vie. 10/172:37 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$217
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/510:25 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop15h 22mFrontier
dom. 11/92:32 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop19h 01mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
jue. 11/65:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/99:03 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$235
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/296:00 amDFW - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
vie. 10/32:25 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mié. 10/157:35 amDFW - DSM
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom. 10/198:47 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop15h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
mié. 10/156:00 amDAL - DSM
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
mié. 10/2210:15 amDSM - DAL
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
mar. 11/43:30 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
sáb. 11/83:35 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
lun. 11/108:05 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop3h 30mSouthwest
sáb. 11/153:35 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$335

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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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Dallas

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

mié. 10/15

7:35 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Des Moines

mié. 10/22

2:37 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 42m

$171

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

mar. 10/14

2:22 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Des Moines

vie. 10/17

2:37 pm-12:24 am

1 stop9h 47m

$217

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

jue. 10/2

5:12 pm-8:30 am

1 stop15h 18m

Des Moines

dom. 10/5

8:47 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$260

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

dom. 9/21

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

lun. 9/29

2:25 pm-12:07 am

2 stops9h 42m

$313

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

dom. 9/21

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

dom. 9/28

5:49 pm-12:42 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$314

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

mié. 10/15

6:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 30m

Des Moines

mié. 10/22

10:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$317

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 10/11

6:05 pm-9:51 am

1 stop15h 46m

Des Moines

mié. 10/15

2:37 pm-5:43 am

2 stops15h 06m

$322

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

mar. 11/18

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

sáb. 11/22

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$326

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

mar. 11/11

8:40 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Des Moines

sáb. 11/15

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$326

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

vie. 10/10

5:14 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Des Moines

dom. 10/12

2:37 pm-11:32 am

1 stop20h 55m

$352

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines

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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 September 12, 2025.

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 58 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 septiembre 17, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 7% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

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 septiembre 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,173 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 5 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 3h 30m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $317. 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 $119. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $235, and United Airlines, from $283. These flights start at 72% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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%), Envoy Air (84%), American Airlines( 70%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to Des Moines is $280. On average you can expect to pay $437. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $211.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 5 airlines flying from Dallas to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$355Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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