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$279+ Cheap flights from Little Rock to Des Moines (LIT - 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 12/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIT — DSM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Little Rock to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Little Rock to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Little Rock to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/315:42 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:52 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/315:23 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:46 pmDSM - LIT
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/227:45 amLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/19:00 amDSM - LIT
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$533
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/222:30 pmLIT - DSM
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Thu 1/16:15 amDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/225:25 amLIT - DSM
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/11:25 pmDSM - LIT
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$598
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/204:26 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Sun 12/215:35 amDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/17$717
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/201:45 pmLIT - DSM
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:30 amDSM - LIT
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$727

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$279
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Little Rock 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Little Rock to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Little Rock

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sat 2/14

1:28 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$289

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 1/23

5:23 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

3:35 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$327

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 1/23

5:35 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 06m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

4:21 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops7h 17m

$332

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Wed 12/31

5:42 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:52 pm-2:17 am

1 stop7h 25m

$334

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 1/23

8:19 am-4:24 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

7:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$345

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Tue 12/23

6:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$279

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Tue 12/23

6:36 pm-8:00 pm

3 stops49h 24m

$365

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 Little Rock-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Little Rock-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Little Rock-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Little Rock-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 Little Rock-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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Little Rock to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Little Rock to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Little Rock to Des Moines in 7h 13m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 477 mi between Little Rock and Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Little Rock to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Little Rock to Des Moines..

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Little Rock 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 airline flying from Little Rock to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Little Rock 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 December 18, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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