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$179+ 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEM — DSM
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Memphis to Des Moines

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 August 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/279:47 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Thu 9/36:00 am
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop5h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/265:20 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 9/21:55 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/263:25 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Wed 9/22:40 pm
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 43m
Delta
Tue 8/252:45 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 26m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 8/256:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 8/252:40 pm
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/1812:20 pm
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Wed 9/237:15 am
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/48:15 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 9/75:10 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/1$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/177:18 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 31m
Delta
Sun 9/205:45 am
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop5h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/30$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/273:20 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Thu 9/37:00 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/283:20 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Fri 9/42:25 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/31$343

Find 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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$391
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Memphis to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 8/27

9:47 am-2:16 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$279

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Wed 8/26

3:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$284

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

2:45 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$299

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 9/18

2:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

2:40 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$314

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 9/17

7:18 am-1:49 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

5:45 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 02m

$328

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Thu 8/27

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$333

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 9/18

5:34 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

5:57 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 25m

$343

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Fri 8/28

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

2:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$343
Cheapest one-way

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Sun 11/8

7:15 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$179

MemphisDes Moines

MEM - DSM

MEMDSM

Memphis

Sun 11/8

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

$179

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Deals found on 7/31

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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 August.
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 Memphis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Memphis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 August 3, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Memphis to Des Moines in about 4h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 01m. 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 $185, American Airlines will fly you from Memphis to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $201. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Memphis to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Delta flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $125 one-way.

  • 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$201Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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