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$117+ Cheap flights from Memphis to Des Moines (MEM - 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — DSM
nov. 26 — dic. 31
mié. 11/26
mié. 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Memphis to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Memphis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/101:21 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/142:34 pmDSM - MEM
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
lun. 11/104:59 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
vie. 11/146:40 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
vie. 10/3110:40 amMEM - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
dom. 11/27:03 amDSM - MEM
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/25$390
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/303:02 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop17h 03mAllegiant Air
dom. 11/22:05 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop22h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$391
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/308:17 amMEM - DSM
2 stops14h 26mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/22:05 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$437
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/303:02 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/33:40 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop28h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/303:02 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop17h 03mAllegiant Air
vie. 10/3110:54 amDSM - MEM
1 stop8h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
vie. 10/316:45 amMEM - DSM
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/211:30 amDSM - MEM
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/25$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
lun. 11/106:15 amMEM - DSM
2 stops11h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 11/1411:26 amDSM - MEM
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$457
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3112:55 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop9h 42mAllegiant Air
dom. 11/22:05 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop22h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/26$465
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/292:57 pmMEM - DSM
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/22:05 pmDSM - MEM
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$485

Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Memphis (MEM) 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 octubre 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Delta)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$486
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Memphis 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 octubre 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Memphis

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

mar. 1/27

4:12 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

mar. 2/3

6:54 am-11:43 am

1 stop4h 49m

$251

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

mar. 1/27

8:37 am-4:24 pm

2 stops7h 47m

Des Moines

mar. 2/3

5:51 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$256

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

lun. 11/10

1:21 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Des Moines

vie. 11/14

2:34 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops24h 27m

$361

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

jue. 4/23

5:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

dom. 4/26

5:20 am-3:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$362

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

lun. 11/10

4:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

vie. 11/14

6:40 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 22m

$387

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

vie. 3/6

5:38 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

lun. 3/9

2:07 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$433

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

jue. 12/11

8:07 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$117

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

sáb. 12/13

5:55 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 26m

$126

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

mar. 12/16

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$126

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

lun. 12/15

5:55 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 26m

$126

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Deals found on 10/26

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Compare providers for flights from Memphis to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Memphis to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Memphis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Memphis-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Memphis-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Memphis-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Memphis to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Memphis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Memphis to Des Moines

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEM to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Memphis 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 octubre 27, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Memphis to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 octubre 27, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Memphis 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
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest fly from Memphis to Des Moines in about 6h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 28m. There are 491 mi between Memphis and Des Moines. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $201, Delta will fly you from Memphis to Des Moines and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $241. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Memphis to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Memphis to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Memphis 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Memphis to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Memphis 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 octubre 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$201Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$241Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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