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$102+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$448 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:10 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - DTW
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 9/188:50 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/228:00 amDSM - DTW
1 stop22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$222
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/292:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Mon 9/222:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:20 amDTW - DSM
2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/32:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:32 amDTW - DSM
2 stops22h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/128:47 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Fri 10/174:50 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop16h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/208:30 amDSM - DTW
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$249
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Thu 9/252:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$254

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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 September 11, 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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Depart

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Price

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

10:32 am-8:29 am

2 stops22h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

8:47 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$245

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

4:58 pm-8:29 am

2 stops16h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

8:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop15h 15m

$251

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

2:53 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

8:00 am-7:57 am

1 stop22h 57m

$255

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops6h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

4:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$276

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/17

7:28 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 10/19

8:47 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$278

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

7:35 am-11:24 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$280

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

$295

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

12:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:19 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$309

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/23

9:12 am-9:24 am

2 stops25h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

5:49 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 11m

$309

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/4

9:36 am-8:21 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

7:30 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$328

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% 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 September 11, 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
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 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 45m.

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

    Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in just under 6h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines is about 532 mi.

  • 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 28% 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: Korean Air (80%), WestJet (79%), Delta (79%).

  • 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 $299. On average you can expect to pay $545. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $222.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 September 11, 2025.
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