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$271+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (GRR - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip 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.
GRR — DSM
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Grand Rapids to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/167:15 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 6/236:00 am
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/275:40 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/285:30 am
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:15 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop11h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/214:01 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop28h 38m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/5$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/296:00 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 6/17:10 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop4h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/116:30 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop8h 48m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/145:02 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop24h 27m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/5$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/304:40 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 5/34:20 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:45 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Thu 5/75:25 am
DSM
-
GRR
2 stops14h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:40 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 6/235:20 am
DSM
-
GRR
2 stops16h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/8$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:30 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/32:36 pm
DSM
-
GRR
2 stops26h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$342

Find flight deals from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Grand Rapids (GRR) 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$524
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Grand Rapids 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 April 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 6/16

7:15 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$271

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 4/27

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-10:35 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$297

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 4/30

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

4:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$339

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 5/1

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:25 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 30m

$339

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 5/2

6:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

5:25 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$340

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 4/30

7:30 am-8:13 pm

1 stop13h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

2:36 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$342
Quickest round-trip

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 6/11

7:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

6:43 am-11:15 am

1 stop3h 32m

$347

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 5/22

5:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$347

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 6/11

8:03 pm-12:08 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

7:06 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 22m

$367

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-9:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 5/17

8:25 pm-1:00 am

1 stop3h 35m

$368

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Compare providers for flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in April.
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 Grand Rapids-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Grand Rapids-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Grand Rapids-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Grand Rapids-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 Grand Rapids-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 Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Grand Rapids with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (average of $196). Flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Grand Rapids to Des Moines?

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 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Grand Rapids 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,398 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Grand Rapids to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $271, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Grand Rapids in 4h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 426 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $196 and $254, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Grand Rapids to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $79. United Airlines flights start at $98 while deals on Delta start at $124 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines?

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (average of $196). Flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Grand Rapids 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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