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$72+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DSM
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/510:08 amHOU - DSM
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:00 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/511:02 amIAH - DSM
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Sun 12/711:01 amDSM - IAH
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/12$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/56:03 amIAH - DSM
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/711:29 amDSM - IAH
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:15 amIAH - DSM
2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/16:53 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 11/267:59 pmIAH - DSM
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/28:15 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:45 amIAH - DSM
1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/301:56 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:45 amIAH - DSM
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Fri 12/198:29 pmDSM - IAH
2 stops26h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:45 amIAH - DSM
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Sun 11/308:19 pmDSM - IAH
1 stop27h 19mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 11/265:00 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/296:05 amDSM - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 11/262:32 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Tue 12/211:01 amDSM - HOU
2 stops11h 47mDelta
Deal found 11/12$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 11/265:15 amIAH - DSM
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Tue 12/26:17 amDSM - IAH
2 stops11h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/12$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/106:36 pmHOU - DSM
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/185:07 amDSM - HOU
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$284

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 November 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$72
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$333
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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 November 13, 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

Sat 1/24

7:05 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

10:54 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 12/5

9:02 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$231

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

7:59 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

8:15 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$249

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

7:59 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 11/29

6:05 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$249

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/10

2:40 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

10:15 am-6:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$254

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/27

9:35 am-2:19 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$269

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/26

2:32 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 12/2

11:01 am-10:48 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$274

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/25

7:01 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

6:50 am-3:08 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$274

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

5:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

6:17 am-3:08 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$274

HoustonDes Moines

IAH - DSM

IAHDSM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 12/5

8:08 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 12/7

8:15 am-10:56 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 7, 2025.

Booking 59 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Houston to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 November 13, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Houston to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 November 13, 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
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    Departing from Houston to Des Moines will take you 2h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 803 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 United Airlines, starting at $124 and $209 round-trip. These flights start at 84% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $72 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 American Airlines, with prices starting from $115 and $115, respectively.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Houston to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $229). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$46Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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