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$225+ Cheap flights from Grand Junction to Des Moines (GJT - 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GJT — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Grand Junction to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Grand Junction (GJT) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$379
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$225
(United Airlines)

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$392
From Grand Junction Regnl to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Grand Junction to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Junction to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/135:00 amGJT - DSM
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/176:40 pmDSM - GJT
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 10/135:00 amGJT - DSM
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/142:28 pmDSM - GJT
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/135:30 amGJT - DSM
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/1711:31 amDSM - GJT
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 12/56:14 pmGJT - DSM
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/206:46 pmDSM - GJT
2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$572
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 12/76:14 pmGJT - DSM
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/209:00 amDSM - GJT
1 stop25h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$647
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 12/61:37 pmGJT - DSM
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/203:00 pmDSM - GJT
2 stops19h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 12/86:14 pmGJT - DSM
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/206:46 pmDSM - GJT
2 stops18h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$702

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Grand Junction to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Grand Junction

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Des Moines

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Price

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 10/13

5:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

6:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

$379

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 10/13

5:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

2:28 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$380

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 10/13

5:30 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

11:31 am-9:41 am

2 stops23h 10m

$448

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Fri 12/5

6:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

6:46 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$572

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Sun 12/7

6:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

9:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop25h 23m

$647

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Sat 12/6

6:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

9:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop25h 23m

$687

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Tue 12/9

6:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

5:06 pm-9:23 am

1 stop17h 17m

$687

Grand JunctionDes Moines

GJT - DSM

GJTDSM

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 12/8

6:14 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$225

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Grand Junction 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Grand Junction to Des Moines?

    Departing from Grand Junction to Des Moines will take you 6h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 799 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Grand Junction to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $349. United Airlines is currently priced 23% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Junction to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Grand Junction to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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