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$226+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to Des Moines (HNL - 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — DSM
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Wed 4/15
Wed 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Honolulu to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 16, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/74:32 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop12h 37m
Delta
Tue 4/1410:56 am
DSM
-
HNL
2 stops15h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/307:55 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 5/45:00 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop13h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$572
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/710:16 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop10h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop13h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$583
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 4/77:00 am
HNL
-
DSM
2 stops11h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:30 am
DSM
-
HNL
2 stops15h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$604

Find flight deals from Honolulu to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) 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 March 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(Delta)

One-way from

$226
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$943
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Thu 4/30

7:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$572

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Tue 4/7

10:16 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$583

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-11:42 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

5:30 am-4:17 pm

2 stops15h 47m

$604

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Thu 3/26

8:10 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

1:41 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$728
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Thu 4/16

10:16 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$226

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Thu 4/16

3:15 pm-10:16 am

2 stops14h 01m

$232

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Wed 6/17

9:45 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$339

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Fri 5/15

2:45 pm-9:46 am

1 stop14h 01m

$377

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Wed 6/17

2:40 pm-10:27 am

2 stops14h 47m

$384

HonoluluDes Moines

HNL - DSM

HNLDSM

Honolulu

Wed 6/17

11:41 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$386

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Compare providers for flights from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to Des Moines in March.
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 Honolulu-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Honolulu-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Honolulu-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-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 Honolulu-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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to Des Moines

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Des Moines (average of $388). Flying from Honolulu to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $934). 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.

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 March 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Honolulu to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,467 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,428 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Honolulu to Des Moines in 9h 55m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Honolulu and Des Moines is about 3939 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Honolulu to Des Moines round-trip from $423. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Honolulu to Des Moines for 48% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $254 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $276 and $327, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Des Moines (average of $388). Flying from Honolulu to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $934). 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 2 airlines flying from Honolulu to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu 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 March 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$423Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$693Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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