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$101+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — DSM
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:01 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Thu 4/306:04 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 5/47:05 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 3/186:45 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Wed 3/258:21 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/11$210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:56 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop20h 20m
Frontier
Sat 3/288:21 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop28h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/56:00 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 4/125:01 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/56:11 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 5/87:05 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$247
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/98:13 pm
IAH
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 4/138:20 am
DSM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/25:23 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Tue 4/76:15 am
DSM
-
IAH
2 stops7h 39m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 4/48:13 pm
IAH
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 4/68:20 am
DSM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/106:04 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 4/127:05 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$262

Find flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$101
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$267 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/15

5:04 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

3:01 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$259

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

5:25 am-3:42 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

4:25 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$274

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/11

12:00 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:04 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$299
Quickest round-trip

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/28

12:01 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:04 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$299

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/12

5:04 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Tue 6/16

5:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$306
Cheapest one-way

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/26

10:56 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$113

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/3

5:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$134

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/26

7:59 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$164

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/8

6:04 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 26m

$174

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-9:11 pm

2 stops15h 11m

$193

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines (average of $78). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 IAH to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 12, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines as you normally would.

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 March 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Houston George Bush Intcntl; the airport handles an average of 6 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Houston George Bush Intcntl. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    Airlines like American Airlines, Frontier, and United Airlines fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 50m. There are 803 mi between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($209), and American Airlines ($216) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines consider choosing CommutAir (100%), Emirates (93%) or Copa Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    The cheapest flight price from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines is $209. On average you can expect to pay $471. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $249.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines (average of $78). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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