HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Des Moines

$155+ Cheap flights from Galveston, TX to Des Moines (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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
ene. 3 — ene. 101
sáb. 1/3
sáb. 1/10
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Galveston to Des Moines with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Galveston to Des Moines are usually found in May or July, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Galveston to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Galveston to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Galveston to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 4, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/176:36 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/215:07 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$304
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/116:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop7h 31mDelta
sáb. 12/133:00 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/2$339
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/275:40 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/25:39 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/62:32 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop8h 02mDelta
dom. 12/145:34 amDSM - HOU
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 12/4$399
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/65:25 amHOU - DSM
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
dom. 12/146:15 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$404
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/173:25 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
dom. 12/286:50 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$420
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/235:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
lun. 12/295:30 amDSM - HOU
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$453
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/215:00 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
dom. 12/286:50 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$455

Find flight deals from Galveston to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Galveston to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$201
(Southwest)

One-way from

$155
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$377
From Galveston to Des Moines
Search Deals
One-way flight from Galveston to Des Moines
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Galveston 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Galveston to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Galveston

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

mié. 1/7

2:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

vie. 1/9

8:35 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$195

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 1/15

5:55 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

sáb. 1/17

5:45 am-5:15 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$201

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

dom. 1/25

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

sáb. 1/31

4:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 1/1

5:40 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

mié. 1/7

5:51 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 1/1

5:40 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

jue. 1/8

11:35 am-4:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

dom. 1/25

5:45 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

sáb. 1/31

12:25 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$234

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

sáb. 1/17

6:10 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

3:20 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$245

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 1/1

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

mié. 1/7

6:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$272

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

vie. 1/30

10:40 am-7:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Des Moines

dom. 2/1

6:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$295

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

jue. 12/11

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

$170

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/2

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Galveston to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Galveston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Galveston to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Galveston to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Galveston to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Galveston to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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 G4L to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Galveston 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 diciembre 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Galveston to Des Moines in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 diciembre 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Galveston to Des Moines in 4h 50m. Fly via Southwest or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Galveston and Des Moines is about 826 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $49. Users have also found prices from $54 and $87 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Galveston to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Galveston to Des Moines.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Galveston 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 Galveston to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Galveston to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Galveston to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $214). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Des Moines?

Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locations
Johnston
Altoona
Boone
Ames
West Des Moines
Ankeny

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Galveston to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Cedar Rapids flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Omaha flights
Hobby to Omaha flights
George Bush Intcntl to Omaha flights
Hobby to Des Moines flights
George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines flights
Love Field to Omaha flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Moline flights
Austin to Omaha flights
Love Field to Des Moines flights
San Antonio to Moline flights
Austin to Cedar Rapids flights
San Antonio to Omaha flights
San Antonio to Des Moines flights
El Paso to Cedar Rapids flights
George Bush Intcntl to Cedar Rapids flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Sioux City flights
San Antonio to Cedar Rapids flights
Hobby to Cedar Rapids flights
Austin to Moline flights
Austin to Des Moines flights
El Paso to Des Moines flights
Hobby to Moline flights
George Bush Intcntl to Moline flights
Hobby to La Crosse flights
Austin to Sioux City flights
El Paso to Omaha flights
Corpus Christi to Des Moines flights
Love Field to Moline flights
McAllen to Omaha flights
George Bush Intcntl to Sioux City flights
Harlingen to Des Moines flights
Harlingen to Omaha flights
George Bush Intcntl to La Crosse flights
Lubbock to Omaha flights
Love Field to Cedar Rapids flights
Austin to Waterloo flights
Lubbock to Moline flights
El Paso to Moline flights
Corpus Christi to Cedar Rapids flights
Beaumont to Des Moines flights
Waco to Des Moines flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to La Crosse flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Dubuque flights
Corpus Christi to Sioux City flights
Corpus Christi to Moline flights
Brownsville to Cedar Rapids flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Galveston to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Galveston 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 diciembre 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$46Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.