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$309+ Cheap flights from Lexington to Des Moines (LEX - 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LEX — DSM
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Mon 7/13
Mon 7/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Lexington to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lexington to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/36:30 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop7h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 7/66:33 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/71:02 pm
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 50m
Delta
Mon 7/135:41 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 6/287:05 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 40m
Delta
Sun 7/56:39 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/11$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 6/218:10 pm
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 6/276:32 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/49:03 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 7/86:50 pm
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 6/125:30 am
LEX
-
DSM
1 stop4h 02m
American Airlines
Sun 6/145:00 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$439
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/1811:15 am
LEX
-
DSM
2 stops9h 04m
American Airlines
Sun 8/237:10 am
DSM
-
LEX
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$442

Find flight deals from Lexington to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lexington (LEX) 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 June 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$492
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lexington 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 June 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lexington to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 8/6

5:56 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$309
Quickest round-trip

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$309

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 7/7

1:02 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

5:41 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$319

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Sun 6/28

7:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

2:25 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$324

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 7/4

9:03 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$389
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LexingtonDes Moines

LEX - DSM

LEXDSM

Lexington Blue Grass

Fri 6/26

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$368

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Deals found on 6/8

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Compare providers for flights from Lexington 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 Lexington to Des Moines in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Lexington-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lexington-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lexington-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lexington-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 Lexington-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 June 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lexington to Des Moines, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,648 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,815 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lexington 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 long is the flight from Lexington to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Lexington to Des Moines in about 5h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 537 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lexington to Des Moines round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lexington 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 2 airlines flying from Lexington to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lexington 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 June 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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