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$87+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Des Moines (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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Priceline)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$549 or less

Good one-way deal

$448 or less
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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:35 amORD - DSM
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$148
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$158
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Thu 11/62:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$159
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Mon 10/132:39 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$171
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/154:40 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/164:02 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$189
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.
Thu 10/96:35 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/121:48 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$190
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.
Thu 10/24:06 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/61:48 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$194
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:47 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop19h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$197
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:45 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Tue 10/74:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$197
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 9/305:05 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:08 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/156:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Tue 11/1810:21 amDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/16$203
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:58 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:00 amDSM - DTW
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$207

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Des Moines that are best for you.

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ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:32 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 43m

$148

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

6:55 am-8:22 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

1:58 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

6:40 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

6:55 am-8:22 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

8:47 pm-3:49 pm

1 stop19h 02m

$197

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

5:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

4:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$197

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

7:08 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$199

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

10:21 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$203

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

8:49 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops16h 51m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$206

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$208

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Michigan to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Michigan to Des Moines?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to Des Moines as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Michigan to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Michigan to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USMI to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Michigan?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Michigan.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Des Moines?

    For as low as $189, Frontier can have you in Des Moines from Michigan in 1h 27m. Michigan and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 298 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Michigan to Des Moines are Frontier ($87), Delta ($99), and Southwest ($99).

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Michigan to Des Moines are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines and Chicago Midway - Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Michigan to Des Moines?

    Consider Korean Air (87%), Delta (85%) or Endeavor Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Michigan to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Michigan to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $548 for a flight from Michigan to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $399 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $189.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Michigan 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 Michigan to Des Moines?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Michigan 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$196Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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