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$129+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Des Moines (SDF - 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 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)
From Louisville Intl to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/303:01 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/48:00 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$387
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/196:44 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/215:00 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$487
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/196:25 amSDF - DSM
2 stops5h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/216:10 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/153:35 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/183:25 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$597

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

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Louisville

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 2/19

6:36 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$297

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 2/19

6:57 am-2:26 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

4:27 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$321

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

7:08 am-4:30 pm

2 stops8h 22m

$392

LouisvilleDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Sun 10/26

7:15 am-8:34 am

1 stop26h 19m

$129

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Deals found on 9/16

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines

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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?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Louisville 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 SDF to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Des Moines in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 September 16, 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $297, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Louisville in 4h 46m. 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 $246, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Louisville 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 3 airlines flying from Louisville to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$105Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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