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$114+ Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (GRR - 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GRR — DSM
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
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 July 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:47 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 8/77:49 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/8$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:34 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop20h 06m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/275:30 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop5h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/8$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/77:02 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
Allegiant Air
Tue 8/1112:53 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop24h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/7$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/189:01 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 9/207:58 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop3h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/9$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 12/126:32 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop3h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 12/166:15 am
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:34 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop20h 06m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/263:59 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop19h 31m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/9$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/67:15 am
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 8/86:00 am
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/9$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:02 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:19 pm
DSM
-
GRR
2 stops21h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 8/54:20 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Fri 8/75:40 am
DSM
-
GRR
2 stops13h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/199:34 pm
GRR
-
DSM
1 stop20h 06m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/245:30 pm
DSM
-
GRR
1 stop5h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 7/9$402

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 July 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$114
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$366
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average 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 July 11, 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

Fri 9/4

2:37 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

7:49 pm-12:41 am

1 stop3h 52m

$227

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 8/5

6:47 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 09m

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

7:49 pm-12:41 am

1 stop3h 52m

$258

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 8/7

7:02 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

12:53 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$269
Quickest round-trip

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 9/18

9:01 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

7:58 pm-12:38 am

1 stop3h 40m

$287

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 12/12

3:35 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

6:15 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$297

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 7/23

9:34 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

3:59 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop19h 31m

$307

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 8/6

7:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$328

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 8/5

4:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

5:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$383
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$114

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 10/12

6:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 25m

$114

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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 July.
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

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (average of $309). Flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 July 11, 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
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,976 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,806 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,457 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Laura,Aug 2023

DTW - BOS

Finally got on a flight to Boston and all went ok. We were the last to board and sat in the last seats on the plane. Not particularly treated well after waiting all day to travel.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $269, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Grand Rapids in 5h 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 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines (average of $309). Flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $606). 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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