$172+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines (IND - 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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — DSM
May 30 — Jun 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:15 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:02 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Wed 5/205:56 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/27:02 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Thu 6/46:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/28![Delta logo]()
$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:30 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sat 5/234:25 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/199:08 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 6/235:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:30 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sun 5/246:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 6/26:10 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/43:37 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops18h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/195:15 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/205:30 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1312:26 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/187:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 8/191:40 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop7h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/2512:26 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop11h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:51 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops40h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/293:59 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 7/31:41 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28![American Airlines logo]()
$347
Best flights from Indianapolis to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Indianapolis to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Indianapolis to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:15 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:02 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Wed 5/205:56 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 6/298:49 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 21m
American Airlines
Fri 7/35:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/196:45 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/235:20 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/25![Southwest logo]()
$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/199:08 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 6/235:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25![United Airlines logo]()
$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/297:02 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Fri 6/55:28 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 44m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/47:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 6/85:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26![United Airlines logo]()
$355
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/54:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Sun 6/74:15 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/193:40 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/205:30 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$403
Last-minute flights from Indianapolis to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Des Moines. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Des Moines. Data last updated April 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/1312:26 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/177:45 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:15 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 5/206:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/197:02 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Wed 5/205:56 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/195:15 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/205:30 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:30 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sat 5/234:25 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:30 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Sun 5/246:15 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/27![Delta logo]()
$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/236:47 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/249:00 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops25h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 5/2512:26 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop11h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:51 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops40h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/297:15 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop16h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops55h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$354
One-way flights from Indianapolis to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Indianapolis to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/261:15 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop10h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/28![Allegiant Air logo]()
$172
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/264:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/106:10 am
IND
- DSM
2 stops41h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/104:18 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops31h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/29![Allegiant Air logo]()
$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/37:15 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/106:30 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sun 5/34:45 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/27![Southwest logo]()
$309
Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 April 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $266 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $172 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $566 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Tue 5/19
7:15 am-10:37 am
1 stop4h 22m
Des Moines
Wed 5/20
6:15 am-11:21 am
1 stop4h 06m
$266
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Tue 5/19
7:02 am-12:24 pm
1 stop6h 22m
Des Moines
Wed 5/20
5:56 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 03m
$271
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Fri 6/19
9:08 pm-12:33 am
1 stop4h 25m
Des Moines
Tue 6/23
5:00 am-10:28 am
1 stop4h 28m
$309
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Mon 6/29
8:49 pm-12:10 am
1 stop4h 21m
Des Moines
Fri 7/3
5:00 am-11:26 am
1 stop5h 26m
$347
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Fri 5/29
7:02 am-12:24 pm
1 stop6h 22m
Des Moines
Fri 6/5
5:28 pm-11:12 pm
1 stop4h 44m
$347
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Fri 6/19
6:45 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 45m
Des Moines
Tue 6/23
5:20 am-4:15 pm
2 stops9h 55m
$349
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Thu 6/4
7:00 am-10:27 am
1 stop4h 27m
Des Moines
Mon 6/8
5:00 am-10:28 am
1 stop4h 28m
$355
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Fri 6/5
4:05 pm-11:30 pm
2 stops8h 25m
Des Moines
Sun 6/7
4:15 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop6h 25m
$398
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Tue 5/19
3:40 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops7h 30m
Des Moines
Wed 5/20
5:30 am-12:40 pm
2 stops6h 10m
$403
Cheapest one-way
IndianapolisDes Moines
IND - DSM
INDDSM
Indianapolis
Fri 6/26
1:15 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop10h 17m
$172
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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to Des Moines in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines (average of $277). Flying from Indianapolis to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $566). 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Indianapolis to Des Moines?
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 April 30, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Indianapolis 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.
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$200 | Average$378 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
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| Cheapest$241 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |