How long is the flight from Monterey to Des Moines?

A quick flight from Monterey to Des Moines can take about 5h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. Airlines will cover a distance of 1542 mi.

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 45% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 MRY to DSM?

When flying from Monterey 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.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Monterey to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Monterey to Des Moines flights typically cost between $502 and $525 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $384 on United Airlines (Jan 31-Feb 4).

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Sat 1/315:00 amMRY - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:35 pmDSM - MRY

2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$384

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Sat 1/315:00 amMRY - DSM

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:35 pmDSM - MRY

2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/3

$384

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Tue 3/3112:00 pmMRY - DSM

2 stops9h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/4

$291

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Monterey to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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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

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11,047 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

American Airlines

7.2

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11,047 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

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11,047 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

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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 5h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $384. Airlines will cover a distance of 1542 mi.
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 45% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Monterey to Des Moines (average of $149). Flying from Monterey to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$288	Average$502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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