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Cheap flights from McAllen to Des Moines (MFE - DSM)

MFE — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Thu 4/2
Thu 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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 March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$560
Provider with most accurate pricing for McAllen Miller Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from McAllen to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 McAllen-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on McAllen-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from McAllen-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on McAllen-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 McAllen-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 March 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from McAllen to Des Moines, such as American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,375 reviews

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

sheila,Mar 2025

DFW - MSP

We were delayed for 3 hours with no real reason or offer for compensation

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from McAllen to Des Moines round-trip from $258. American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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