Q: Can I fly back to Detroit from Des Moines?

Returning to Detroit from Des Moines COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Detroit. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Detroit.

Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Detroit to Des Moines on average per day?

Accepted Answer

Travelers can expect 16 flights from Detroit to Des Moines on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 13% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

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Departing from Detroit to Des Moines will take you 2h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 535 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, American Airlines ($253), Delta ($318), and United Airlines ($324) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit to Des Moines. You may be able to fly from Detroit to Des Moines for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Des Moines one-way?

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$128 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $132 and $219, respectively.

Question 6

Can I fly to Des Moines from Detroit right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Des Moines within the United States

Most visitors from Detroit need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Des Moines.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Detroit are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Des Moines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Detroit are not required to quarantine after entering Des Moines.

Question 7

Can I fly back to Detroit from Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Detroit from Des Moines

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Detroit.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Detroit.

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

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Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Detroit to Des Moines.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Detroit to Des Moines is $209. On average you can expect to pay $335. The most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $318.

Question 10

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit to Des Moines consider choosing Delta (95%), Endeavor Airlines (95%) or Korean Air (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Detroit to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $232, but on average you can expect to pay $334.

Question 12

Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has at least 9 direct flights from Detroit to Des Moines under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Detroit to Des Moines is less than $445.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Des Moines for under $300?

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There are currently 17+ open flights from Detroit to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 14

Which airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Detroit to Des Moines have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Delta and United Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Delta with this kind of flexibility.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 53% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 71% on flights from Detroit to Des Moines compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $493. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $622.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Detroit in February are about $411 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $259.

Question 18

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Des Moines (DTT - DSM)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Detroit to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 19

What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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 4 daily flights to Des Moines from 2 different airlines. 1h 57m is how long a flight from Detroit to Des Moines will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Popular in	June	High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 24% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$314	From Detroit (DTT) to Des Moines
One-way from	$132	One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Delta	Cheapest$249	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$251	Average$333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
18%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
36%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
45%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	9daily flights
Monday	9daily flights
Tuesday	3daily flights
Wednesday	8daily flights
Thursday	3daily flights
Friday	0daily flights
Saturday	0daily flights

Cheap flights from Detroit to Des Moines (DTT - DSM)

The best prices from Detroit All airports to Des Moines are usually found in February or November, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from Detroit (DTT) to Des Moines (DSM)

All the information you need to plan the best DTT to DSM flight in 2022: compare Detroit to Des Moines flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Des Moines.

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What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

Which airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Detroit to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Des Moines for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit to Des Moines for under $300?

What days are nonstop flights available from Detroit to Des Moines?

How many flights depart from Detroit to Des Moines on average per day?

How long is the flight from Detroit to Des Moines?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Des Moines round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Des Moines one-way?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Des Moines?

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

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