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$258+ Cheap flights from North Dakota 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAR — DSM
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Dakota to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from North Dakota to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Dakota to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/275:14 pm
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop3h 56m
Delta
Mon 3/304:25 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 3/279:00 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 3/296:59 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/245:16 pm
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
Sat 3/281:37 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop5h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/265:05 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sun 3/294:25 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/97:26 pm
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop4h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 4/135:01 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$312
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/246:31 pm
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 3/289:00 am
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/169:02 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 4/198:04 am
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sun 4/56:00 am
XWA
-
DSM
1 stop4h 09m
Delta
Sun 4/1210:51 am
DSM
-
XWA
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/55:00 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 16m
Delta
Sun 6/72:35 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/89:00 am
BIS
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 4/115:30 am
DSM
-
BIS
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/275:05 am
FAR
-
DSM
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Sun 3/294:25 pm
DSM
-
FAR
1 stop3h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Sat 3/147:40 am
MOT
-
DSM
2 stops9h 14m
Delta
Sat 3/286:55 am
DSM
-
MOT
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$389

Find flight deals from North Dakota to Des Moines

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$269
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One-way from

$258
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Dakota 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Dakota to Des Moines that are best for you.

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FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 3/27

5:14 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

4:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$269

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 3/27

5:14 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

4:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$304

WillistonDes Moines

XWA - DSM

XWADSM

Williston Basin Intl

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

10:51 am-2:52 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$343

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 4/11

2:30 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

7:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$349

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Fri 3/27

6:31 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:30 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$359

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Wed 4/8

5:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Sat 4/11

1:32 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$359

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 8/5

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 8/10

2:35 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$389

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Thu 4/9

2:38 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop28h 36m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

8:14 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$398

MinotDes Moines

MOT - DSM

MOTDSM

Minot

Sat 4/11

3:19 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

5:12 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$437

WillistonDes Moines

XWA - DSM

XWADSM

Williston Basin Intl

Tue 3/24

6:15 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

1:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$442

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from North Dakota?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from North Dakota.

  • How long is the flight from North Dakota to Des Moines?

    A quick flight from North Dakota to Des Moines can take about 3h 56m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. The distance between North Dakota and Des Moines is about 403 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 North Dakota to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose Fargo Hector Field - Des Moines, Bismarck - Des Moines or Williston Basin Intl - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from North Dakota to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Dakota 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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Top airline flying from North Dakota to Des Moines

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DeltaCheapest$228Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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