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$160+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JAX — DSM
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Jacksonville to Des Moines are usually found in April or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$160
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$341

Good round-trip deal

$119 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 or less
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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 April 29, 2025.

This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:00 amJAX - DSM
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:45 amDSM - JAX
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$302
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:19 pmJAX - DSM
2 stops30h 01mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/181:44 pmDSM - JAX
2 stops19h 03mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/28$341
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.
Thu 6/265:10 amJAX - DSM
2 stops9h 53mDelta
Mon 6/306:07 amDSM - JAX
2 stops7h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$379
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 5/134:45 pmJAX - DSM
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/178:00 amDSM - JAX
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$447
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 5/167:25 pmJAX - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Mon 5/195:30 pmDSM - JAX
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$477
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:19 pmJAX - DSM
2 stops30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:00 amDSM - JAX
3 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$556

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Jacksonville

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

6:45 am-2:54 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$302

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/16

4:19 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

1:44 pm-9:47 am

2 stops19h 03m

$341

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Thu 6/26

5:10 am-2:03 pm

2 stops9h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 6/30

6:07 am-2:46 pm

2 stops7h 39m

$379

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Tue 5/13

4:45 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 5/17

8:00 am-3:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$447

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/16

7:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$477

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Fri 5/16

4:19 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops30h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-11:43 am

3 stops27h 43m

$556

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Mon 5/26

6:30 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$160

JacksonvilleDes Moines

JAX - DSM

JAXDSM

Jacksonville

Tue 5/13

4:45 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$264

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Deals found on 4/27

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 JAX to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Jacksonville 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 April 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Jacksonville to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 81% on airfare.

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 April 29, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $302. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Allegiant Air, from $341, and Delta, from $379. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Jacksonville to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $84 for a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $44 while the most popular route, (Jacksonville - Des Moines) is currently priced at $111.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 4 airlines flying from Jacksonville to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$81Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$341Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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