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$84+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Frontier)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$259
From Minnesota to Des Moines
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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 September 17, 2025.

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.
Fri 11/146:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop9h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$153
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 10/26:45 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$186
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.
Thu 10/169:14 amMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Thu 10/2311:06 amDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/16$199
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.
Fri 11/75:55 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Mon 11/106:15 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$219
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:00 amFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 10/47:00 amDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/15$239
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:14 amMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Mon 10/205:32 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/15$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/210:53 amFAR - DSM
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Mon 10/62:40 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/17$264
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.
Mon 10/135:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop27h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/205:00 amDSM - MSP
1 stop28h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$275
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/74:25 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/84:45 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$277
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.
Wed 10/110:50 amDLH - DSM
1 stop3h 13mDelta
Sun 10/57:00 amDSM - DLH
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 9/16$278
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:01 pmMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Mon 10/62:40 pmDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/15$279
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.
Fri 11/147:15 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:40 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$289

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:32 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 42m

$153

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/2

6:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

2:25 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$186

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

7:49 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

2:45 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/17

4:05 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

5:32 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/14

8:55 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

2:45 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/16

9:14 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

11:06 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$199

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

5:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$224

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 2/5

12:29 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

12:52 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$229

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Tue 9/30

5:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$239

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/24

7:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Minnesota 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 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 September 17, 2025.

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

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to DSM are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 14m. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Minnesota to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $110. Frontier flights start at $138 while deals on United Airlines start at $228 one-way.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (97%), KLM (90%), Korean Air (88%).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Minnesota 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 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 September 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$199Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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