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$103+ Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines are usually found in September or January, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$381 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines
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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/610:45 pmDFW - DSM
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/189:37 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$208
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/125:10 amDFW - DSM
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Sun 9/148:41 pmDSM - DFW
1 stop14h 37mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/67:00 amDFW - DSM
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Sat 8/95:30 amDSM - DFW
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/12$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/61:13 pmDFW - DSM
Nonstop1h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/99:28 amDSM - DFW
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/187:00 amDFW - DSM
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/226:24 amDSM - DFW
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$371

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Dallas/Fort Worth

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/6

10:45 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

9:37 pm-5:19 am

1 stop7h 42m

$208

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 7/11

5:20 am-6:48 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

7:33 pm-9:35 am

1 stop14h 02m

$302

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

5:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$343

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 8/6

3:49 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

5:12 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$355

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 6/18

7:00 am-2:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

6:24 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 00m

$371

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 8/21

10:25 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$103

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 7/2

10:39 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop20h 03m

$125

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 7/12

3:50 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$149

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/21

5:43 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$291

DallasDes Moines

DFW - DSM

DFWDSM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 6/21

7:05 am-9:04 am

Nonstop1h 59m

$382

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is 67 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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/Fort Worth 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 June 12, 2025.

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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from DFW to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Dallas to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas/Fort Worth 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/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 10 inbound flights from Dallas/Fort Worth per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth on a regular basis.

  • 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 $302 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $343 and $355 round-trip. Frontier is 31% 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 $103. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 (83%), Qatar Airways (81%) and American Airlines (74%).

  • 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 $247. On average you can expect to pay $421. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $245.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas/Fort Worth 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$119Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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