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$284+ Cheap flights from North Dakota to Des Moines (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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAR — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Dakota to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Dakota to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$538
From North Dakota to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/275:00 amBIS - DSM
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Wed 9/35:25 pmDSM - BIS
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/30$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/152:00 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/166:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/55:00 amFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sun 8/102:39 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/30$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/1412:35 pmMOT - DSM
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Mon 8/182:49 pmDSM - MOT
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/30$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 7/3012:39 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/510:03 amDSM - BIS
1 stop26h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$595
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/219:01 amFAR - DSM
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/238:02 amDSM - FAR
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/75:30 amMOT - DSM
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/126:02 amDSM - MOT
2 stops28h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/85:25 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/105:12 amDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$688

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Dakota to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

North Dakota

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Wed 8/27

5:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

5:25 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$284

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Fri 8/15

2:00 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 34m

$386

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

2:49 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$453

MinotDes Moines

MOT - DSM

MOTDSM

Minot

Thu 8/14

12:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

2:49 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$463

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 11/21

9:01 am-10:42 am

2 stops25h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

8:02 am-3:08 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$613

MinotDes Moines

MOT - DSM

MOTDSM

Minot

Thu 8/14

5:30 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 8/18

2:57 pm-10:44 am

2 stops19h 47m

$699

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 8/6

7:15 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$322

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 8/4

5:45 am-10:29 am

2 stops28h 44m

$650

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Deals found on 7/30

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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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from North Dakota to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Dakota to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose Fargo Hector Field - Des Moines, Bismarck - Des Moines or Minot - 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?

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Dakota to Des Moines?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from North Dakota 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$185Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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