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$255+ Cheap flights from Flint to Des Moines (FNT - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
FNT — DSM
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Flint to Des Moines

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 December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/124:42 pmFNT - DSM
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/143:17 pmDSM - FNT
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/125:29 amFNT - DSM
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:30 amDSM - FNT
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/128:30 amFNT - DSM
1 stop11h 08mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/143:44 pmDSM - FNT
1 stop28h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/2$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/184:26 pmFNT - DSM
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/223:14 pmDSM - FNT
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/128:30 amFNT - DSM
1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:21 pmDSM - FNT
2 stops24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/174:42 pmFNT - DSM
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/218:00 amDSM - FNT
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/107:00 amFNT - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1111:35 amDSM - FNT
1 stop3h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Wed 12/106:00 amFNT - DSM
2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:28 pmDSM - FNT
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/1$761

Find flight deals from Flint to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Flint (FNT) 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$370
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Flint 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Flint to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Flint

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Des Moines

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FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Sat 3/7

5:46 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

3:33 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$255

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 1/27

1:41 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

5:01 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$319

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 1/27

5:44 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Des Moines

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$319

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Sat 3/7

7:36 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

2:02 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$389

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Thu 12/18

4:26 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

3:14 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$454

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Wed 12/17

4:42 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

8:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$494

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 12/9

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$367

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Deals found on 12/2

Compare providers for flights from Flint 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 Flint 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

*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.

Best time to book a flight from Flint to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Flint with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Flint 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 4, 2025.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Flint 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 December 4, 2025.
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
9,066 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Flint to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $319, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Flint in 3h 43m. 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Flint 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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