How long is the flight from Louisville to Des Moines?

For as low as $347, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Louisville in 4h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 480 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $196 and $223, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Louisville to Des Moines?

Consider Delta, American Airlines or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Louisville to Des Moines.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Louisville-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Louisville-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Des Moines?

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

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Tue 12/307:24 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:52 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$374

Mon 12/296:11 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/53:14 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$478

Mon 12/297:24 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/53:27 pmDSM - SDF

2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$483

Best flights from Louisville to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Louisville to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Sat 1/179:00 amSDF - DSM

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/203:35 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$289

Fri 5/155:45 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Sat 5/167:00 amDSM - SDF

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$347

Fri 5/158:58 amSDF - DSM

1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/165:50 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$347

Thu 1/12:00 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/51:25 pmDSM - SDF

2 stops9h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$368

Sat 2/213:15 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/236:55 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop26h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$371

Tue 12/307:24 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:52 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$374

Mon 12/295:49 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:40 amDSM - SDF

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$478

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Mon 12/296:11 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/53:14 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$478

Mon 12/297:24 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/53:27 pmDSM - SDF

2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$483

Tue 12/307:24 pmSDF - DSM

1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/56:52 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop16h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$374

Thu 1/18:05 amSDF - DSM

1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/53:27 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$363

Sat 1/179:00 amSDF - DSM

1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/203:35 pmDSM - SDF

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$289

One-way flights from Louisville to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from Louisville to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/256:40 amSDF - DSM

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$115

Fri 3/66:23 amSDF - DSM

1 stop4h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$164

Thu 12/258:00 amSDF - DSM

2 stops7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$180

Fri 3/69:30 amSDF - DSM

2 stops50h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$298

Fri 3/69:30 amSDF - DSM

3 stops32h 36mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/16

$367

Thu 12/252:55 pmSDF - DSM

3 stops48h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$368

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Round-trip from	$289 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$115 (Delta)

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LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/17

9:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

3:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$289

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/15

5:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$347

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/15

8:58 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$347

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/1

2:00 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

1:25 pm-12:16 am

2 stops9h 51m

$368

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sat 2/21

3:15 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

6:55 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$371

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/30

7:24 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:52 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$374

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Mon 12/29

5:49 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:40 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$478

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/25

6:40 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 48m

$115

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 3/6

6:23 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 54m

$164

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/25

8:00 am-2:53 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$180

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to Des Moines in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Louisville-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Louisville-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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $157). Flying from Louisville to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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 SDF to DSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Des Moines in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Louisville to Des Moines?
For as low as $347, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Louisville in 4h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 480 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to Des Moines round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $105. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $196 and $223, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Louisville to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville 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 Louisville to Des Moines?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $157). Flying from Louisville to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $426). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$105	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$196	Average$305	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Louisville to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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