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$90+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
May 6 — May 131
Wed 5/6
Wed 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 6, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/16:45 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Fri 5/82:16 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop19h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 5/249:39 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop15h 52m
Frontier
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop19h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sun 5/244:10 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop21h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 5/22:57 pm
DLH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 5/96:15 am
DSM
-
DLH
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/4$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 7/217:45 pm
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 14m
Delta
Thu 7/302:45 pm
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/2$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/139:04 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:00 am
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop5h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/17:59 pm
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 13m
Delta
Fri 5/85:28 pm
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/3$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/167:00 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 4/205:01 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:30 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/142:16 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop19h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/218:30 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/201:55 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/14:40 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/82:16 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop19h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/52:15 pm
MSP
-
DSM
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Wed 5/63:15 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/3$324

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated April 6, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Expedia)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$589

Good one-way deal

$438 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 April 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

8:57 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:00 am-8:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 7/22

12:50 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$299

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 8/13

9:04 am-4:13 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

$309

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/7

3:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$319

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/5

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

3:15 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$319

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 4/18

11:31 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$319
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

7:59 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

5:28 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$319

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 8/24

2:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 8/25

2:40 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$319

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

2:30 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

7:00 am-8:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$339

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/17

5:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

5:25 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$339

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $164). Flying from Minnesota 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 MN to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 April 6, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minnesota to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 April 6, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to DSM are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Des Moines?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

    For a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Departing from Minnesota to Des Moines will take you 1h 19m. The distance from Minnesota to Des Moines is about 232 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines, Fargo Hector Field - Des Moines or Duluth Intl - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota 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 Minnesota to Des Moines on time: KLM (91%), Air France (86%), Delta (80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines is generally $438, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $398. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $299 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $164). Flying from Minnesota 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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Top airline flying from Minnesota to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minnesota 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 April 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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