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$110+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$196
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$110
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$209 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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:14 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/285:49 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/44:25 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/136:02 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/137:31 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/145:00 amDSM - IAH
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:30 amIAH - DSM
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Fri 7/112:29 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/10$234

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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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HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/24

5:30 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:32 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop23h 59m

$196

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/4

4:25 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

6:02 am-8:27 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/23

7:31 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/9

5:30 am-4:40 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Des Moines

Fri 7/11

2:29 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$234

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/16

7:31 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 35m

$110

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/27

10:04 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$141

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/27

5:55 am-6:06 pm

2 stops36h 11m

$162

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/6

7:55 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$224

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/16

5:30 am-4:43 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$455

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 June 12, 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 25% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from IAH to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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 ($229), and Delta ($234) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines. United Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    $110 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $141 and $224, respectively.

  • 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 (89%), United Airlines (80%) or Air New Zealand (72%) 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 $179. On average you can expect to pay $401. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $179.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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