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$114+ 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — DSM
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Priceline)

One-way from

$114
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$238 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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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 October 27, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$202
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Mon 11/32:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1911:55 amIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/26:50 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$219
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Thu 11/62:41 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/26$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/196:45 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Tue 12/211:01 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 46mDelta
Deal found 10/26$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/147:59 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 12/65:10 amIAH - DSM
2 stops9h 16mDelta
Sat 12/136:50 amDSM - IAH
2 stops8h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/27$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/77:59 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/96:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 11/76:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Sun 11/92:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/25$268

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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 October 27, 2025.
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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George Bush Intcntl

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HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

11:55 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

6:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$219

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

6:45 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

11:01 am-5:47 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/14

7:43 am-3:37 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/6

6:40 am-2:26 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

6:50 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/5

3:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

6:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/14

7:59 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

6:05 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$235

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/1

6:27 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 01m

$115

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/2

7:59 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops43h 32m

$141

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

3:10 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$147

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-10:00 am

2 stops27h 30m

$181

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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 October.
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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 October 27, 2025.

When flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the morning.

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 October 27, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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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 4 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 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 United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in about 2h 16m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 38m. 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), American Airlines ($216), and Delta ($222) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines. United Airlines is priced at 32% 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 Mesa Airlines (87%), United Airlines (82%) or Air New Zealand (82%) 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 $155. On average you can expect to pay $420. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $209.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 3 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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