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$68+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines (MSP - 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
jul. 16 — jul. 231
mié. 7/16
mié. 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 julio 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(Southwest)

One-way from

$68
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$309

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
From Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines
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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 julio 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/215:35 amMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
dom. 8/245:25 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/10$166
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
vie. 8/87:45 pmMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
lun. 8/112:49 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/9$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/89:24 amMSP - DSM
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
lun. 8/111:59 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/246:15 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/8$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
vie. 7/255:46 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/296:09 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/10$283
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
vie. 7/2512:55 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
lun. 7/287:33 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop4h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/11$301

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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 julio 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Minneapolis

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Des Moines

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MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 8/21

5:35 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

dom. 8/24

5:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$166

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 8/8

7:45 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

2:49 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 8/8

9:24 am-6:05 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

1:59 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$216

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 8/22

6:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Des Moines

dom. 8/24

6:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$219

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 7/25

5:46 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Des Moines

mar. 7/29

6:09 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$283

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 7/25

12:55 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

lun. 7/28

7:33 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 52m

$301

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 9/11

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$68

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

vie. 10/10

10:00 am-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$98

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

mar. 8/12

2:54 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$124

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

jue. 8/7

4:24 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$132

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Minneapolis 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 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 julio 11, 2025.

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 julio 11, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 julio 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,951 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,271 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 12m for a nonstop flight. There are 13 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines per day from 1 airline.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines round-trip from $166. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $199, and United Airlines, from $219. Southwest is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $68. Users have also found prices from $102 and $124 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (100%), WestJet (88%), Delta (85%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $338, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $278. The most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines), is priced around $199.

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

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