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$71+ 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JAX — DSM
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
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 12, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/49:21 pm
JAX
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 37m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/74:01 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/10$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 7/198:23 pm
JAX
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 35m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/9$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 7/1910:33 pm
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop18h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$300
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 6/41:50 pm
JAX
-
DSM
3 stops28h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/74:01 pm
DSM
-
JAX
Nonstop2h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 4/185:10 am
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 4/204:20 pm
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/183:10 pm
JAX
-
DSM
2 stops9h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 4/208:20 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 5/35:45 am
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 5/97:05 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/26:00 am
JAX
-
DSM
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Thu 4/96:00 am
DSM
-
JAX
1 stop6h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$385

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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$71
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$454
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. 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 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Sat 4/18

5:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

4:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$371

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Sat 4/18

3:10 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

8:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$376

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Thu 5/28

4:42 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-3:42 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$390

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Thu 5/28

3:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 6/3

5:30 am-5:20 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$395

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/8

5:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

4:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$396
Quickest round-trip

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Wed 3/25

5:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$411

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/29

6:30 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

11:34 am-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$416

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 4/3

5:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

5:00 am-12:53 pm

2 stops6h 53m

$422

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 7/10

8:04 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

11:34 am-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$425

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Thu 6/11

7:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

5:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$427

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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.

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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 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
714 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,432 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,319 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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 9h 20m. 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 $80. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $130, and United Airlines, from $232. These flights start at 74% 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.

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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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$130Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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