What’s the fastest layover option from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 55m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $215.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 33m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in 9h 34m. Fly via Frontier or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Des Moines is about 625 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $235 and $283 round-trip. Frontier is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is $263. On average you can expect to pay $427. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $246.

What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines are Envoy Air (96%), PSA Airlines (83%) and American Airlines (76%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

The most popular airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines are American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth?

For a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 1 inbound flight from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis.

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2025.

Thu 12/1110:38 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop20h 25mFrontier

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$192

Fri 12/126:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 33mFrontier

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$208

Sat 12/136:00 amDFW - DSM

2 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$227

Wed 12/1010:38 pmDFW - DSM

2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/127:28 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$230

Thu 12/189:16 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$241

Thu 12/116:05 amDFW - DSM

2 stops16h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$247

Wed 12/245:07 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/255:39 pmDSM - DFW

Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$277

Fri 12/1910:25 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 19mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$284

Best flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 2, 2025.

Thu 12/189:16 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$241

Tue 1/611:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1311:42 amDSM - DFW

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$249

Fri 1/232:41 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/252:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$265

Sat 1/172:59 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop6h 25mDelta

Tue 1/2012:25 pmDSM - DFW

2 stops12h 02mDelta

Deal found 12/1

$380

Fri 1/236:15 amDFW - DSM

1 stop10h 09mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/247:00 amDSM - DFW

1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$277

Wed 12/241:21 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop25h 32mAmerican Airlines

Thu 12/255:39 pmDSM - DFW

Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$301

Sat 12/135:54 pmDFW - DSM

2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/158:00 amDSM - DFW

2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$357

Sat 1/178:58 amDFW - DSM

Nonstop1h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/247:00 amDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$330

Thu 12/185:45 amDFW - DSM

1 stop16h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/46:30 pmDSM - DFW

3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$364

Last-minute flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Data last updated December 2, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/1010:38 pmDFW - DSM

2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/127:28 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$230

Thu 12/1110:38 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop20h 25mFrontier

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$192

Thu 12/116:05 amDFW - DSM

2 stops16h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$247

Fri 12/126:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 33mFrontier

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$208

Sat 12/136:00 amDFW - DSM

2 stops40h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop15h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$227

Thu 12/189:16 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Sun 12/2110:17 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$241

Tue 1/611:30 amDFW - DSM

1 stop9h 34mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1311:42 amDSM - DFW

1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$249

Thu 1/151:15 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/198:18 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop26h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$253

Thu 1/151:15 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/188:30 amDSM - DFW

1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$258

Fri 1/232:41 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/252:58 pmDSM - DFW

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$265

One-way flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 2, 2025.

Thu 1/81:55 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$75

Thu 2/267:25 amDFW - DSM

1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$88

Wed 2/47:15 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop27h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$89

Thu 1/298:21 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop19h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$91

Wed 2/259:17 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop21h 24mFrontier

Deal found 11/30

$98

Sat 1/313:03 pmDFW - DSM

2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$100

Thu 2/266:00 amDFW - DSM

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Deal found 11/30

$104

Mon 12/298:45 pmDFW - DSM

1 stop13h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/1

$108

Wed 1/283:41 pmDFW - DSM

2 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/30

$116

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DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/18

9:16 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop22h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

10:17 am-7:31 am

1 stop21h 14m

$241

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/6

11:30 am-9:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

11:42 am-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$249

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/23

2:41 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop26h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

2:58 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$265

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 1/23

6:15 am-4:24 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-6:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$277

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 12/24

1:21 pm-2:53 pm

1 stop25h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 12/25

5:39 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$301

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/17

8:58 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$330

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 12/13

5:54 pm-10:21 pm

2 stops28h 27m

Des Moines

Mon 12/15

8:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$357

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/18

5:45 am-10:36 pm

1 stop16h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:30 pm-11:25 am

3 stops40h 55m

$364

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 1/17

2:59 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

12:25 pm-12:27 am

2 stops12h 02m

$380

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 1/8

1:55 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$75

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $205). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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/Fort Worth Airport 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 5% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,011 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,063 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,045 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,094 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth?
For a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 1 inbound flight from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in 9h 34m. Fly via Frontier or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Des Moines is about 625 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $119 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $235 and $283 round-trip. Frontier is 72% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines are Envoy Air (96%), PSA Airlines (83%) and American Airlines (76%).
What are the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?
The cheapest flight price from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is $263. On average you can expect to pay $427. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $246.
Can I find deals for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $205). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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/Fort Worth to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$119	Average$227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$235	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$283	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$326	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$355	Average$455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines are usually found in January or June, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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