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$81+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines (DTW - 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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DSM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:21 amDTW - DSM
1 stop11h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:31 amDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$451
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/267:40 amDTW - DSM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:52 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/102:50 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1711:31 amDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$489
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/264:50 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 58mDelta
Tue 12/306:15 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/11$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:46 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Mon 12/296:15 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 52mDelta
Deal found 12/10$509
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/157:28 pmDSM - DTW
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/261:56 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:46 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$537
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:23 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/219:46 amDSM - DTW
2 stops14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$540

Find flight deals from Detroit to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$589 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Des Moines

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DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

10:54 am-10:46 pm

1 stop12h 52m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

8:30 am-4:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$264

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

9:01 am-10:51 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$265

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

8:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$269

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/20

5:08 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops50h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$280

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

10:43 am-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

4:30 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$293

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

7:15 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop20h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$321

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

5:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

6:10 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$365

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/26

5:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

6:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$377

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/18

5:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops7h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

5:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$390

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/5

5:10 am-10:50 am

2 stops6h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

3:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$397

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Deals found on 12/11

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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 Detroit to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines (average of $267). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $667). 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 DTW 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 December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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?

    You will need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines if you want to fly from Detroit to Des Moines. At least 1 airline has flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to Des Moines from the Detroit airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DTW to DSM to be around 1h 54m.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    American Airlines and Frontier can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in just under 4h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 46h 30m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is about 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $314 on this airline. Users have found that Delta is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines on time: Air France (85%), Korean Air (85%), Delta (80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is $589. On average you can expect to pay $589. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $265.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines (average of $267). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $667). 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 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 December 12, 2025.
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