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$278+ Cheap flights from Great Falls to Des Moines (GTF - 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GTF — DSM
oct. 11 — oct. 181
sáb. 10/11
sáb. 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Great Falls to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Great Falls (GTF) 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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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$278
(United Airlines)
From Great Falls to Des Moines
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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 septiembre 11, 2025.

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.
jue. 9/252:31 pmGTF - DSM
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/295:13 pmDSM - GTF
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$278
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/95:30 amGTF - DSM
2 stops7h 44mDelta
sáb. 12/133:30 pmDSM - GTF
2 stops8h 52mDelta
Deal found 9/10$369
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.
mar. 12/92:35 pmGTF - DSM
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
sáb. 12/135:15 pmDSM - GTF
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$479
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.
jue. 10/302:30 pmGTF - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/29:01 amDSM - GTF
1 stop14h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$702
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/305:30 amGTF - DSM
2 stops7h 29mDelta
dom. 11/22:40 pmDSM - GTF
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/10$949

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

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Great FallsDes Moines

GTF - DSM

GTFDSM

Great Falls

jue. 9/25

2:31 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

lun. 9/29

5:13 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$278

Great FallsDes Moines

GTF - DSM

GTFDSM

Great Falls

mar. 12/9

5:30 am-2:14 pm

2 stops7h 44m

Des Moines

sáb. 12/13

11:01 am-5:28 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$369

Great FallsDes Moines

GTF - DSM

GTFDSM

Great Falls

mar. 12/9

2:35 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

sáb. 12/13

5:15 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$479

Great FallsDes Moines

GTF - DSM

GTFDSM

Great Falls

jue. 10/30

2:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

dom. 11/2

9:01 am-10:39 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$702

Great FallsDes Moines

GTF - DSM

GTFDSM

Great Falls

jue. 10/30

5:30 am-1:59 pm

2 stops7h 29m

Des Moines

dom. 11/2

2:40 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$949

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Deals found on 9/10

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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 septiembre 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Great Falls 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Des Moines?

    United Airlines and Delta can get you from Great Falls to Des Moines in just under 4h 47m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 57m. Great Falls and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 961 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 Great Falls to Des Moines round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Great Falls to Des Moines..

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Great Falls to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Great Falls to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Great Falls 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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Top airline flying from Great Falls to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Great Falls 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 septiembre 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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