Des Moines

$99+ Cheap flights from Indiana to Des Moines (DSM)

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IND — DSM
Jun 28 — Jul 51
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Cheap flight deals from Indiana to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Indiana to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated June 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$382
From Indiana to Des Moines
One-way flight from Indiana to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Indiana to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indiana to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/174:50 pmIND - DSM
2 stops6h 30mSouthwest
Mon 9/221:55 pmDSM - IND
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/22$162
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/58:10 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/129:36 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/21$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/177:05 amIND - DSM
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Mon 9/225:25 pmDSM - IND
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/22$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:50 pmORD - DSM
2 stops22h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:15 pmDSM - ORD
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/52:00 pmORD - DSM
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Tue 8/126:00 amDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/23$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 8/226:05 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Sun 8/246:10 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/22$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/18:20 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/143:38 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/23$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 7/81:46 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 23mDelta
Sat 7/1210:56 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/22$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/237:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 7/301:45 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/23$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/85:30 amFWA - DSM
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/125:00 amDSM - FWA
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/23$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/179:21 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops21h 27mAllegiant Air
Wed 8/206:00 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop14h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/20$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sat 7/196:11 pmIND - DSM
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/266:50 pmDSM - IND
1 stop3h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/20$249

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Indiana 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 June 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indiana to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Indiana

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Wed 9/17

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

1:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$162

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

8:10 am-9:33 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

9:36 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$189

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Wed 9/17

7:05 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

5:25 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 39m

$197

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

6:50 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops22h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

7:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$202

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

2:00 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Des Moines

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/22

6:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 8/24

6:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 35m

$214

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

8:20 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

3:38 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$215

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/8

1:46 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop3h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 7/12

10:56 am-5:10 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$219

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 7/30

1:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$234

Fort WayneDes Moines

FWA - DSM

FWADSM

Fort Wayne

Tue 7/8

5:30 am-9:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Sat 7/12

5:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from Indiana to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indiana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Indiana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 IN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Indiana 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 June 23, 2025.

When flying from Indiana 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.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Indiana to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indiana 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 Indiana?

    For a flight from Indiana to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Indiana to Des Moines are Delta ($99), Southwest ($105), and Frontier ($113).

  • What are the most popular routes from Indiana to Des Moines?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indiana to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Indiana to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 3 airlines flying from Indiana to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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