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$115+ 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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$136
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$383 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 April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/165:53 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1812:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/167:55 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/196:02 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/56:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop28h 23mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/162:20 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 47mDelta
Tue 7/227:05 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/29$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/245:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:27 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$230

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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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George Bush Intcntl

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Des Moines

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Price

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

5:53 pm-3:34 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

12:32 pm-7:29 am

1 stop18h 57m

$202

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/16

7:55 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

6:02 am-8:27 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/16

2:20 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

7:05 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

5:27 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$230

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

7:20 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop28h 33m

$300

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/12

6:22 am-2:03 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$115

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

9:22 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$136

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

3:49 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$168

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/1

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$224

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 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.

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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 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 $422). 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 April 29, 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 31% versus a flight in the morning.

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 April 29, 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
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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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 3 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), Frontier ($217), and Delta ($229) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Des Moines. United Airlines is priced at 36% 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?

    $136 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $140 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 (87%), United Airlines (82%) or Air New Zealand (78%) 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 $431. The most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $202.

  • 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 $422). 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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