How long is the flight from Great Falls to Des Moines?

United Airlines can get you from Great Falls to Des Moines in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Great Falls and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 961 mi.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GTF to DSM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Great Falls to Des Moines as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Great Falls-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 Great Falls-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Great Falls to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Great Falls to Des Moines?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Great Falls to Des Moines?

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Cheapest flights from Great Falls to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Great Falls to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/262:35 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:06 pmDSM - GTF

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$783

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Wed 1/72:29 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/105:09 pmDSM - GTF

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$369

Mon 1/192:29 pmGTF - DSM

2 stops31h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2711:30 amDSM - GTF

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$517

Fri 12/262:35 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:06 pmDSM - GTF

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$783

Sun 1/42:35 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:48 pmDSM - GTF

2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$959

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Fri 12/262:35 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/305:06 pmDSM - GTF

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$783

Sun 1/42:35 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop24h 50mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/116:48 pmDSM - GTF

2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$959

Wed 1/72:29 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/105:09 pmDSM - GTF

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$369

Mon 1/192:29 pmGTF - DSM

1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2711:30 amDSM - GTF

2 stops11h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$451

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5:09 pm-9:43 pm

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2:35 pm-8:30 pm

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Great Falls-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Great Falls-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Great Falls-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Great Falls-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 Great Falls-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How long is the flight from Great Falls to Des Moines?
United Airlines can get you from Great Falls to Des Moines in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Great Falls and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 961 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Great Falls to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Great Falls to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Great Falls to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Great Falls to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Great Falls to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Great Falls 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.

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