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$143+ Cheap flights from Oklahoma City to Des Moines (OKC - 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.
OKC — DSM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oklahoma City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oklahoma City (OKC) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$143
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$336
From Oklahoma City Will Rogers World to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Oklahoma City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oklahoma City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:05 amOKC - DSM
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop4h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/2111:16 amOKC - DSM
1 stop26h 36mFrontier
Thu 10/232:37 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:30 pmOKC - DSM
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Thu 10/234:35 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/234:07 pmOKC - DSM
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/253:25 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:05 pmOKC - DSM
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 10/257:25 amDSM - OKC
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 11/36:44 pmOKC - DSM
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/76:40 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:25 pmOKC - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Sun 11/26:15 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 10/36:05 amOKC - DSM
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - OKC
1 stop20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$284

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

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Oklahoma City

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Des Moines

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Depart

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Price

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Fri 10/3

6:05 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

2:25 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$143

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 10/21

12:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

4:35 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 30m

$252

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Thu 10/23

4:07 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$257

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Thu 10/23

4:05 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

7:25 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$267

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Mon 11/3

6:44 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$274

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Wed 10/29

4:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

6:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$282

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Fri 10/3

6:05 am-10:37 pm

2 stops16h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

2:25 pm-10:31 am

1 stop20h 06m

$284

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Fri 12/19

5:10 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

6:50 pm-12:50 am

2 stops6h 00m

$372

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Wed 10/1

12:16 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

5:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$387

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Deals found on 9/14

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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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and American Airlines from Oklahoma City to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oklahoma City to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Oklahoma City to Des Moines in 5h 43m. Fly via Frontier, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 475 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oklahoma City to Des Moines round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $158, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oklahoma City to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oklahoma City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Oklahoma City 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 2 airlines flying from Oklahoma City to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oklahoma City 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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