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$131+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
Jul 31 — Aug 71
Fri 7/31
Fri 8/7
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 July 1, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 7/255:25 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Sat 7/253:35 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/27$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/286:40 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/42:40 pm
DSM
-
MSP
2 stops7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/28$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 10/291:08 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 11/18:00 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/28$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/55:35 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/812:10 pm
DSM
-
MSP
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/29$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/248:00 am
DLH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Tue 7/2810:54 am
DSM
-
DLH
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/1912:50 pm
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 14m
Delta
Sat 8/226:55 am
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/195:35 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 8/241:35 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 7/245:00 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Sat 7/253:35 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/26$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:10 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop3h 08m
Delta
Wed 8/262:45 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/317:10 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop3h 03m
Delta
Tue 8/42:45 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Wed 7/156:25 pm
DLH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 7/206:50 pm
DSM
-
DLH
1 stop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Wed 7/228:55 am
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Tue 7/285:52 pm
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$319

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 July 1, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(Southwest)

One-way from

$131
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 35% potential increase in price ($266 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($40 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 July 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/28

6:40 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$266

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

2:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$266

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/5

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 8/8

12:10 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$295
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/28

8:55 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

10:59 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

12:50 pm-2:04 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 8/22

6:55 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$299

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/6

8:55 am-10:11 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

10:59 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$299

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 8/19

5:35 am-10:52 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

1:35 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$302

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 7/24

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

3:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$310

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 8/20

5:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

2:45 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$313

DuluthDes Moines

DLH - DSM

DLHDSM

Duluth Intl

Wed 7/15

6:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

6:50 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$318

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Minnesota to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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 July 1, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Minnesota to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 45% 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 July 1, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 18m. 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: Sun Country Air (100%), WestJet (77%), Delta (77%).

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

    While on average a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines is generally $529, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $261 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Minnesota to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $917). 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 July 1, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$199Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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