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$172+ Cheap flights from Love Field (DAL) 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAL — DSM
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Love Field to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Love Field (DAL) 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(Southwest)

One-way from

$172
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$413
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Cheapest flights from Love Field to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Love Field to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:30 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Thu 12/184:10 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:30 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:45 amDSM - DAL
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/10$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:05 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:45 pmDSM - DAL
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$375
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:00 pmDAL - DSM
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:15 amDSM - DAL
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:30 pmDAL - DSM
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sun 12/148:00 amDSM - DAL
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$392

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Love Field 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Love Field

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Mon 2/23

4:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

3:20 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$360

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 12/11

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$367

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Mon 1/12

2:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

5:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 10m

$367

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/31

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

5:45 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 55m

$371

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Sat 12/20

7:05 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$375

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Wed 1/28

12:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

11:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$380

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:20 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$380

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Wed 12/10

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$172

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Tue 12/9

12:40 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$177

DallasDes Moines

DAL - DSM

DALDSM

Dallas Love Field

Thu 12/4

6:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$184

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Love Field to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Love Field 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 Love Field Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dallas Love Field Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dallas Love Field 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 Love Field Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Love Field to Des Moines

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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 November 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Love Field 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 Love Field?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Dallas Love Field. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Dallas Love Field per day from 1 airline. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    For as low as $360, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Dallas Love Field Airport in 4h 30m. Dallas Love Field Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 625 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $342 on this airline.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Love Field 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.

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Top airline flying from Love Field to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Love Field 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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