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$188+ 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 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAR — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$188
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$392
From North Dakota to Des Moines
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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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/274:34 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/410:21 amDSM - FAR
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/245:45 amFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/283:25 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/274:34 pmFAR - DSM
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/55:11 amDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/275:00 amFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Sat 10/412:32 pmDSM - FAR
2 stops6h 51mDelta
Deal found 9/11$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2710:53 amFAR - DSM
2 stops6h 49mDelta
Sun 10/52:49 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 9/10$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/241:32 pmBIS - DSM
1 stop33h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/285:00 amDSM - BIS
1 stop8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/246:00 amBIS - DSM
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/283:25 pmDSM - BIS
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$566
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/225:45 amFAR - DSM
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/2511:30 amDSM - FAR
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/107:00 amFAR - DSM
1 stop3h 07mDelta
Thu 9/112:49 pmDSM - FAR
1 stop3h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/9$769
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/105:45 amFAR - DSM
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/116:00 amDSM - FAR
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$997

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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 September 11, 2025.
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

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 9/27

4:34 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

10:21 am-5:11 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$234

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 9/24

5:45 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

3:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$239

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 9/27

5:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

12:32 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops6h 51m

$299

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Tue 3/3

5:30 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

10:55 am-4:53 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$319

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Sat 9/27

10:53 am-5:42 pm

2 stops6h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

2:49 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$419

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Wed 9/24

1:32 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop33h 56m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

5:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$505

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Mon 9/22

5:45 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

11:30 am-4:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$631

FargoDes Moines

FAR - DSM

FARDSM

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 9/24

10:53 am-8:30 pm

2 stops9h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

10:20 am-8:01 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$1,189

BismarckDes Moines

BIS - DSM

BISDSM

Bismarck

Wed 9/24

5:20 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops18h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

6:36 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$1,200

MinotDes Moines

MOT - DSM

MOTDSM

Minot

Fri 10/24

9:00 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$196

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

Find hourly flight availability from North Dakota to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from North Dakota 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.

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.

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

    A quick flight from North Dakota to Des Moines can take about 5h 01m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $239. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from North Dakota to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from North Dakota to Des Moines are Allegiant Air ($196), United Airlines ($233), and Delta ($239).

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

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

    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.

  • 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

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DeltaCheapest$185Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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