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$80+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP - DSM)

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MSP — DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/131:25 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
Frontier
Fri 4/242:04 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/131:25 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Mon 4/132:30 pm
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 11m
Delta
Fri 4/244:23 pm
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 16m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fri 4/101:25 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop27h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/94:48 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/138:14 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/248:19 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
American Airlines
Fri 5/18:03 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop3h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/25:15 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Thu 4/95:25 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/65:20 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Sun 5/104:20 pm
DSM
-
MSP
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 4/127:15 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/134:20 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/134:25 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 4/205:25 am
DSM
-
MSP
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/248:57 am
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Sun 4/264:23 pm
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 16m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$319

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$187
(Expedia)

One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/13

2:30 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

4:23 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$279

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/24

5:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

5:20 am-9:05 am

1 stop3h 45m

$279

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

7:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

4:23 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$279

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

8:54 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

4:23 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$279
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/5

11:10 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 6/7

2:35 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$279

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/24

8:19 am-1:46 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Fri 5/1

8:03 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 56m

$298

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/20

5:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/14

5:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

3:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/2

5:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/2

7:50 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

10:51 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$299

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Compare providers for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Minneapolis-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Minneapolis-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Minneapolis-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines (average of $164). Flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 MSP to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 March 10, 2026.

When flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus 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 March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta from Minneapolis to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 airports do I use to fly from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

    If you book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines, you will be flying from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines (DSM) from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) take 1h 14m for a nonstop flight. There are 8 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines per day from 1 airline.

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

    Departing from Minneapolis to Des Moines will take you 1h 11m. Minneapolis and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 232 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines round-trip from $199. Delta is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Minneapolis to Des Moines on time: Korean Air (81%), KLM (80%), Virgin Atlantic (80%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines (average of $164). Flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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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