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$70+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Des Moines (DTT - 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — DSM
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 23, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/16:00 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$198
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Frontier
Mon 5/48:23 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop26h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 7/297:45 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Mon 8/32:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 6/46:30 am
DTW
-
DSM
2 stops17h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/75:02 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 5/207:45 am
DTW
-
DSM
2 stops37h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$267
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Fri 5/157:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Mon 5/182:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/207:40 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/275:30 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/198:15 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Tue 5/265:30 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$284

Find flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Expedia)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Des Moines.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/29

7:45 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 8/3

2:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$251

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 20m

$272
Quickest round-trip

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

7:45 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

6:07 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$399

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

3:55 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

2:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$409

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

3:55 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

7:01 am-11:36 am

1 stop3h 35m

$409

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/22

7:01 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

5:56 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$409

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/15

1:20 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

5:40 am-2:35 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$429

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

4:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$441

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/22

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$444

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

5:25 am-2:20 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$469

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Deals found on 4/18

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Des Moines

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 Detroit to Des Moines in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Detroit-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Detroit-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 Detroit to Des Moines

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 April 23, 2026.

When flying from Detroit to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 April 23, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

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 April 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Detroit 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit 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 airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Detroit All airports. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Des Moines (DSM) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily flights to Des Moines from 1 airline. 1h 53m is how long a flight from Detroit to Des Moines will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

    Departing from Detroit to Des Moines will take you 1h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 532 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($314), offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Des Moines. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Des Moines for 39% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Des Moines?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Des Moines consider choosing Air France (77%), WestJet (76%) or Delta (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Des Moines is $439. On average you can expect to pay $584. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $198.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Detroit 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 April 23, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$314Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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