$291+ Cheap flights from Fresno to Des Moines (FAT - 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — DSM
Oct 6 — Oct 131
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 6, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 6, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/99:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Tue 9/1511:33 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/42:50 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Thu 10/85:06 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/99:39 am -
2 stops11h 33m
Tue 9/156:41 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:57 am -
1 stop9h 03m
Thu 10/224:12 pm -
1 stop9h 21m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$547
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/118:49 am -
1 stop9h 52m
Sun 9/139:56 pm -
1 stop23h 42m
Deal found 9/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 9/1112:02 pm -
2 stops9h 31m
Sun 9/135:21 pm -
1 stop5h 41m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$626
Best flights from Fresno to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:57 am -
1 stop9h 03m
Thu 10/224:12 pm -
1 stop9h 21m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Thu 10/225:45 am -
2 stops7h 58m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sun 10/42:50 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Thu 10/86:29 pm -
1 stop5h 40m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$568
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sun 10/46:04 pm -
2 stops14h 27m
Thu 10/81:27 pm -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$687
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 9/215:00 am -
1 stop5h 32m
Fri 9/255:22 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$687
Last-minute flights from Fresno to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/99:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Tue 9/1511:33 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$494
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/99:39 am -
2 stops11h 33m
Tue 9/156:41 am -
2 stops11h 10m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$504
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/118:49 am -
1 stop9h 52m
Sun 9/139:56 pm -
1 stop23h 42m
Deal found 9/2![Allegiant Air logo]()
$586
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 9/1112:02 pm -
2 stops9h 31m
Sun 9/135:21 pm -
1 stop5h 41m
Deal found 9/2![United Airlines logo]()
$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/42:50 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Thu 10/85:06 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$502
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/187:57 am -
1 stop9h 03m
Thu 10/224:12 pm -
1 stop9h 21m
Deal found 9/2![American Airlines logo]()
$547
One-way flights from Fresno to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Fresno to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Fresno to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1511:00 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:09 pm -
3 stops41h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$313
Find flight deals from Fresno to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) 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 6, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $502 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $291 (Southwest) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $379 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
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FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Tue 9/15
9:45 am-9:05 pm
2 stops9h 20m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$296
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Tue 9/15
5:09 pm-1:08 pm
3 stops41h 59m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-10:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$313
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Sun 10/18
7:57 am-7:00 pm
1 stop9h 03m
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
4:12 pm-11:33 pm
1 stop9h 21m
$547
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Sun 10/4
2:50 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop6h 22m
Des Moines
Thu 10/8
6:29 pm-10:09 pm
1 stop5h 40m
$568
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Sun 10/18
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
Des Moines
Thu 10/22
5:45 am-11:43 am
2 stops7h 58m
$664
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Sun 10/4
6:04 pm-10:31 am
2 stops14h 27m
Des Moines
Thu 10/8
1:27 pm-10:12 pm
2 stops10h 45m
$687
FresnoDes Moines
FAT Fresno Airterminal - DSM Des Moines
FATDSM
Fresno Airterminal
Mon 9/21
5:00 am-12:32 pm
1 stop5h 32m
Des Moines
Fri 9/25
5:22 pm-8:52 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$687
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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 Fresno to Des Moines in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fresno-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Fresno-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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Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Fresno with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fresno to Des Moines?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Des Moines (average of $379). Flying from Fresno to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,071). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fresno to Des Moines?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Fresno to Des Moines flights typically cost between $335 and $672 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $502 on American Airlines (Oct 4-Oct 8).
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 6, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Fresno 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.
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$316 | Average$595 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$322 | Average$629 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |