How long is the flight from Flint to Des Moines?

For as low as $319, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Flint in 5h 42m. The distance between Flint and Des Moines is about 516 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Flint to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $283. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Flint-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Flint-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Flint-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Flint-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 Flint-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Flint to Des Moines?

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Cheapest flights from Flint to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Flint to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 22, 2025.

Sun 11/237:00 amFNT - DSM

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/243:15 pmDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$845

Best flights from Flint to Des Moines
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Thu 1/15:49 amFNT - DSM

2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/53:27 pmDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$254

Fri 1/27:00 amFNT - DSM

1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$364

Fri 1/28:05 pmFNT - DSM

1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/53:27 pmDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$294

Tue 1/271:41 pmFNT - DSM

1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/3111:42 amDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$319

Thu 12/117:00 amFNT - DSM

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/133:17 pmDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$379

Last-minute flights from Flint to Des Moines
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Sun 11/237:00 amFNT - DSM

1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/243:15 pmDSM - FNT

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/21

$845

Cheap flight deals from Flint to Des Moines

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$343

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Thu 1/1

5:49 am-1:21 pm

2 stops8h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

3:27 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$254

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Fri 1/2

8:05 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

3:27 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$294

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 1/27

1:41 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

11:42 am-6:44 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$319

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Fri 1/2

7:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$364

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

3:17 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$379

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Deals found on 11/21

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Flint to Des Moines in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Flint-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Flint-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Flint-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Flint-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 Flint-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Flint to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Flint to Des Moines (average of $225). Flying from Flint to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 FNT to DSM?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Flint to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Flint to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,035 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,048 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Flint to Des Moines?
For as low as $319, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Flint in 5h 42m. The distance between Flint and Des Moines is about 516 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Flint to Des Moines round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Flint to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $283. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Flint to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Flint to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Flint to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Flint to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Flint to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Flint 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 Flint to Des Moines?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Flint to Des Moines (average of $225). Flying from Flint to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 2 airlines flying from Flint to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$248	Average$338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$283	Average$384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Flint to Des Moines?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Flint to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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