How long is the flight from Helena to Des Moines?

Departing from Helena to Des Moines will take you 4h 42m. There are 971 mi between Helena and Des Moines.

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).

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When flying from Helena to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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How long is the flight from Helena to Des Moines?
Departing from Helena to Des Moines will take you 4h 42m. There are 971 mi between Helena and Des Moines.
Can I find deals for flights from Helena to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helena to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helena to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helena to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helena to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena 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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