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Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to Des Moines (DSM)

HOU — DSM
Nov 5 — Nov 121
Thu 11/5
Thu 11/12
1 adult, Economy
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June

Average price

$363
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from G4L to DSM?

When flying from Galveston to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Allegiant Air, andAmerican Airlines from Galveston 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
10,289 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,289 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,289 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
678 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,289 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,127 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,289 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - EWR

The flight was on time. Crew was friendly. Will fly again. The seats was comfortable.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Galveston?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Galveston. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Galveston per day from 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $59. Users have also found prices from $70 and $127 on Southwest and Frontier, respectively.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Galveston to Des Moines?

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Top 3 airlines flying from Galveston to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$62Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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