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Cheap flights from Louisville to Des Moines (SDF - DSM) from $114

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 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Louisville Intl to Des Moines are usually found in February or December, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 April 25, 2024.

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$323

One-way from

$114
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Louisville to Des Moines?

Flying to your destination on a Sunday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Des Moines. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines?

To save on the cost of your flight from Louisville to Des Moines, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 100% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $350 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $454.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Des Moines from Louisville average $366. You can even find prices in February for less than $366, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $241. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from Louisville. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 50%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Des Moines (SDF - DSM)?

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Louisville to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Louisville and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest American Airlines flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 5/176:46 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$311
Thu 5/236:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:04 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$334
Thu 5/306:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/74:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$380
Fri 5/176:46 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:02 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$416
Thu 5/2311:15 amSDF - DSM
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$417
Thu 5/303:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/74:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$429
Thu 5/236:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/305:00 amDSM - SDF
2 stops11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$458
Wed 5/13:40 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/45:58 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$463
Thu 5/233:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:04 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$544

Cheap Delta flights from Louisville to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Louisville and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Delta flights we've found from Louisville to Des Moines. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Fri 5/245:44 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Tue 5/286:30 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$286
Wed 5/11:15 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sat 5/45:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/24$432

Cheap Louisville to Des Moines flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Louisville to Des Moines specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines in April and May 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 5/245:44 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Tue 5/286:30 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$286
Fri 5/176:46 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$311
Thu 5/236:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:04 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$334
Thu 5/306:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/74:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$380
Fri 5/176:46 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:02 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$416
Thu 5/2311:15 amSDF - DSM
1 stop11h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$417
Thu 5/303:43 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/74:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$429
Wed 5/15:26 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sat 5/46:09 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/23$432
Fri 5/247:00 amSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/286:41 pmDSM - SDF
2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$451

Louisville to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Louisville and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Louisville to Des Moines in April and May 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 10/307:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Mon 11/42:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/24$240
Thu 10/318:40 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Mon 11/45:35 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/24$250
Wed 10/307:03 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/35:49 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$251
Thu 10/317:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sun 11/32:14 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/24$263
Fri 5/245:44 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Tue 5/286:30 amDSM - SDF
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/25$286
Fri 5/176:46 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$311
Thu 5/236:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/276:04 amDSM - SDF
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$334
Thu 5/306:45 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/74:02 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$380
Wed 10/307:30 amSDF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Sat 11/27:00 amDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/24$400

Louisville to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Louisville to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Louisville to Des Moines departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 5/11:15 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sat 5/45:40 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/24$432
Wed 5/13:40 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/41:00 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$458
Wed 5/13:40 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/45:58 amDSM - SDF
2 stops7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$463

One-way flights to Des Moines from Louisville

Search for one-way flight options from Louisville to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Louisville to Des Moines can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Louisville to Des Moines should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Wed 6/268:16 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$114
Wed 6/267:25 amSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$293

Find flights from Louisville to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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$286 - $458

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Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/24

1 stop5h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 5/28

1 stop6h 16m

$286

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/17

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/19

1 stop7h 18m

$311

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 5/27

1 stop3h 35m

$334

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/30

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Fri 6/7

1 stop5h 05m

$380

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/17

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 5/19

2 stops7h 56m

$416

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop11h 49m

Des Moines

Thu 5/30

1 stop7h 18m

$417

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/30

2 stops7h 21m

Des Moines

Fri 6/7

1 stop5h 05m

$429

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Fri 5/24

1 stop4h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 5/28

2 stops17h 49m

$451

Louisville IntlDes Moines

SDF - DSM

SDFDSM

Louisville Intl

Thu 5/23

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Thu 5/30

2 stops11h 31m

$458

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Deals found on 4/25

When is the best time to book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Louisville to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Louisville to Des Moines is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Louisville to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisville to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisville to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from Louisville to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Louisville to Des Moines is currently $204 while a round-trip flight costs $387. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Louisville to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$385

June

$458

July

$427

August

$385

September

$344

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

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 April 25, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines and Delta from Louisville to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,234 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Louisville to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Louisville to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $286, but on average you can expect to pay $451.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Louisville to Des Moines for under $500?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Louisville to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • 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 $286. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $311 and $451, respectively. Delta is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • What does SDF to DSM mean?

    SDF stands for Louisville Intl Airport, while DSM stands for Des Moines Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Louisville to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Louisville to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Louisville to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Louisville to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Louisville to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Louisville to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Louisville to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Louisville to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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