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$129+ 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 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIT — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Little Rock to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Little Rock (LIT) 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$407
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$348
From Little Rock to Des Moines
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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 September 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/211:19 amLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/63:05 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$407
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/244:40 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Sun 10/266:10 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$444
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:15 amLIT - DSM
2 stops11h 30mDelta
Mon 10/66:39 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/16$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/247:28 pmLIT - DSM
1 stop3h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:00 amDSM - LIT
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/2311:53 amLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/265:00 amDSM - LIT
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 9/216:00 amLIT - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/273:45 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$575
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 9/225:35 amLIT - DSM
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Mon 9/291:55 pmDSM - LIT
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 9/215:15 amLIT - DSM
2 stops8h 48mDelta
Sun 9/286:30 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 9/17$610
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/2311:06 amLIT - DSM
2 stops9h 57mDelta
Sun 10/266:39 pmDSM - LIT
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 9/17$614

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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 September 17, 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 RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Thu 10/2

5:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

6:39 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$407

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Thu 10/2

11:19 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

3:05 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$407

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 10/24

1:45 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:10 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$509

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Thu 10/23

11:06 am-9:03 pm

2 stops9h 57m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:39 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$614

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 10/24

10:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops7h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

5:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

$633

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Fri 10/24

7:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops9h 22m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

2:40 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops8h 46m

$1,149

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Wed 11/26

5:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 25m

$129

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sun 10/19

5:39 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$164

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Sun 10/19

12:40 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$263

Little RockDes Moines

LIT - DSM

LITDSM

Little Rock

Wed 11/26

3:20 pm-2:19 pm

3 stops22h 59m

$371

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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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
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Little Rock 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 Little Rock to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Little Rock to Des Moines in 5h 25m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 477 mi between Little Rock and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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.. This flight start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Little Rock to Des Moines one-way?

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $164 and $371, respectively.

  • 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?

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

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Little Rock to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Little Rock to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Little Rock 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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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 September 17, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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