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$106+ Cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines (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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Des Moines are usually found in May or July, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(Priceline)

One-way from

$106
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$293
From Houston to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/108:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/172:58 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:50 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Sat 10/43:50 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 8/298:04 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/272:58 pmDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/245:50 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/276:10 amDSM - HOU
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:20 amIAH - DSM
2 stops11h 52mDelta
Fri 9/126:30 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/12$224
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/203:27 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop22h 56mFrontier
Thu 8/213:23 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/1810:09 amHOU - DSM
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/209:34 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/15:45 amIAH - DSM
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Thu 10/95:32 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/13$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/36:00 amHOU - DSM
2 stops10h 45mDelta
Wed 9/1011:23 amDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 8/13$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2812:51 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Sat 9/2712:32 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops11h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/12$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/21:35 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Sun 9/75:25 pmDSM - HOU
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/296:24 pmIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/274:09 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$239

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Des Moines that are best for you.

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HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

6:15 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$191

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/19

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

2:58 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/10

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

2:58 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/16

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

6:15 am-8:42 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$209

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/1

5:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

3:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$215

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/5

6:27 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

6:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$219

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/15

2:20 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

10:20 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$219

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/29

8:04 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

2:58 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$219

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

5:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

6:10 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$220

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/1

7:31 pm-9:51 am

1 stop14h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

3:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop14h 10m

$222

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Houston to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Houston to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
701 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Houston?

    For a flight from Houston to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Houston on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Des Moines is Allegiant Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $46 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $124 and $169 round-trip. These flights start at 85% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $115 and $120, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $137, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $72. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Des Moines), is priced around $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Houston to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$46Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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