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$314+ Cheap flights from Monterey to Des Moines (MRY - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MRY — DSM
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Monterey to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Monterey (MRY) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$314
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$252
From Monterey Regional to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Monterey to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Monterey to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:30 pmMRY - DSM
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:28 pmDSM - MRY
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$314
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:30 amMRY - DSM
2 stops11h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/711:30 amDSM - MRY
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$414
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:10 amMRY - DSM
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:13 pmDSM - MRY
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$512
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:30 pmMRY - DSM
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:11 amDSM - MRY
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$542
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:30 pmMRY - DSM
2 stops23h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/285:18 pmDSM - MRY
2 stops18h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$722

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Monterey 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 Monterey to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Monterey

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MontereyDes Moines

MRY - DSM

MRYDSM

Monterey Regional

Fri 10/3

12:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

2:28 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$314

MontereyDes Moines

MRY - DSM

MRYDSM

Monterey Regional

Fri 10/3

10:30 am-11:56 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

11:30 am-9:53 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$414

MontereyDes Moines

MRY - DSM

MRYDSM

Monterey Regional

Fri 2/20

12:27 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:12 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 42m

$444

MontereyDes Moines

MRY - DSM

MRYDSM

Monterey Regional

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-8:41 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

1:32 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$454

MontereyDes Moines

MRY - DSM

MRYDSM

Monterey Regional

Fri 10/17

5:10 am-4:17 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Des Moines

Mon 10/20

5:13 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$512

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Deals found on 9/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Monterey to Des Moines

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

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

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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Monterey to Des Moines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Monterey to Des Moines can take about 8h 43m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $314. Airlines will cover a distance of 1542 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $288. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Monterey 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.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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