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$180+ Cheap flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines (JAX - 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JAX — DSM
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Tue 3/31
Tue 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Jacksonville to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Jacksonville to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 1, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:32 pm
JAX
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 35m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/263:59 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/26$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2310:33 pm
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop18h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/263:59 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 3/254:19 pm
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 4/18:20 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Tue 4/217:20 am
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Sat 4/256:40 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Wed 3/253:55 pm
JAX
-
DSM
2 stops7h 39m
American Airlines
Wed 4/15:00 am
DSM
-
JAX
2 stops9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/25$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Wed 5/61:50 pm
JAX
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Sat 5/96:40 am
DSM
-
JAX
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:46 pm
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1211:40 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$372

Find flight deals from Jacksonville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Jacksonville (JAX) 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 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$180
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$316
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Jacksonville 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 March 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Wed 3/25

4:19 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

8:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$335

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Wed 5/6

5:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:26 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$337

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Tue 4/21

7:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$342

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/8

5:00 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

11:31 am-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$377

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/8

10:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-1:15 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$382

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 3/27

6:30 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

5:20 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 42m

$383

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 3/27

8:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

3:04 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$393

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 4/24

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$394

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/8

8:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

11:31 am-9:52 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$396

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 3/27

3:55 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

1:52 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$406

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Deals found on 2/26

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Compare providers for flights from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Jacksonville-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Jacksonville-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Jacksonville-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville-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 Jacksonville to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Jacksonville with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines (average of $48). Flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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 1, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,370 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,370 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
715 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Jacksonville to Des Moines flight route?

    The Jacksonville to Des Moines flight path was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from Jacksonville to Des Moines will take you 5h 05m. The distance from Jacksonville to Des Moines is about 1012 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines round-trip from $82. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $130, and United Airlines, from $232. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $40 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $150 and $168, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines (average of $48). Flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $750). 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 Jacksonville to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Jacksonville 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 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$82Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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