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$189+ Cheap flights from Flint to Des Moines (FNT - 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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FNT — DSM
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 12/127:51 pmFNT - DSM
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/144:49 pmDSM - FNT
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Fri 12/128:30 amFNT - DSM
1 stop11h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/142:56 pmDSM - FNT
3 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$546

Cheap 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 November 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$343
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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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Flint to Des Moines that are best for you.

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FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Wed 12/3

4:42 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

3:17 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$279

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

4:49 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$284

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Mon 3/2

6:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-6:56 pm

2 stops10h 56m

$610

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Mon 12/1

4:42 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$332

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Mon 12/1

5:30 am-4:41 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$337

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$367

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 11/25

7:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$367

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Sat 11/29

7:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$367

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Wed 11/26

5:30 am-4:41 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$372

FlintDes Moines

FNT - DSM

FNTDSM

Flint Bishop

Tue 11/25

5:30 am-2:51 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$372

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Deals found on 11/17

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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.
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 November 18, 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.

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 November 18, 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
9,020 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
9,020 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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
11,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

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

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 $279, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Flint in 5h 55m. 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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