How long is the flight from Mobile to Des Moines?

There are many flights that can get you from Mobile to Des Moines in 5h 36m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 807 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Mobile to Des Moines..

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MOB to DSM?

When flying from Mobile to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Mobile-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Mobile-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mobile-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Mobile-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Mobile-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Mobile to Des Moines?

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mobile 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.

$279+ Flights from Mobile to Des Moines

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Sun 12/284:50 pmMOB - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/411:30 amDSM - MOB

2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$549

Best flights from Mobile to Des Moines
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Wed 1/145:32 pmMOB - DSM

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/184:00 pmDSM - MOB

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$279

Wed 1/214:50 pmMOB - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:10 amDSM - MOB

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$339

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Wed 1/145:32 pmMOB - DSM

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/184:00 pmDSM - MOB

1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$279

Wed 1/214:50 pmMOB - DSM

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/248:10 amDSM - MOB

1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$339

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Round-trip from	$279 (American Airlines)

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MobileDes Moines

MOB - DSM

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Mobile

Wed 1/14

5:32 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$279

MobileDes Moines

MOB - DSM

MOBDSM

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Wed 1/21

4:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

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Sat 1/24

8:10 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$339

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Mobile-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Mobile-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Mobile-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Mobile-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Mobile-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Mobile to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,074 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Mobile to Des Moines?
There are many flights that can get you from Mobile to Des Moines in 5h 36m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 807 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Mobile to Des Moines round-trip?
American Airlines, at $228, was found to be the cheapest airline from Mobile to Des Moines..
Can I find deals for flights from Mobile to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Mobile to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Mobile to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Mobile to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Mobile to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Mobile 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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