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$327+ Cheap flights from Lansing to Des Moines (LAN - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAN — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lansing to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lansing (LAN) 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 September 11, 2025.

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$327
(Delta)
From Lansing Capital City to Des Moines
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lansing to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/165:35 amLAN - DSM
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sat 10/186:05 amDSM - LAN
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/11$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/95:35 amLAN - DSM
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Sun 10/126:05 amDSM - LAN
1 stop3h 42mDelta
Deal found 9/11$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:25 pmLAN - DSM
1 stop3h 05mDelta
Mon 9/295:54 pmDSM - LAN
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/10$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:25 pmLAN - DSM
1 stop3h 05mDelta
Sun 9/216:00 amDSM - LAN
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/10$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1612:15 pmLAN - DSM
2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:07 amDSM - LAN
2 stops16h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/96:00 amLAN - DSM
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:27 pmDSM - LAN
2 stops15h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$864

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

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LansingDes Moines

LAN - DSM

LANDSM

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/16

6:24 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop3h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

6:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$327

LansingDes Moines

LAN - DSM

LANDSM

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-8:22 am

1 stop3h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

7:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 15m

$337

LansingDes Moines

LAN - DSM

LANDSM

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/9

5:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

6:05 am-10:47 am

1 stop3h 42m

$337

LansingDes Moines

LAN - DSM

LANDSM

Lansing Capital City

Thu 9/25

6:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop3h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

5:54 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$387

LansingDes Moines

LAN - DSM

LANDSM

Lansing Capital City

Thu 10/16

12:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 10/18

6:07 am-11:59 pm

2 stops16h 52m

$564

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lansing to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Lansing to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 LAN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Lansing 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from Lansing 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.

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

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Lansing to Des Moines in about 3h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 472 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lansing to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Lansing to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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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