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 21m. Fly via Delta or Southwest 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 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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 OKC to DSM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oklahoma City to Des Moines as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Oklahoma City-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oklahoma City-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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Wed 10/294:25 pmOKC - DSM

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Fri 10/316:25 amDSM - OKC

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$633

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Fri 1/235:20 amOKC - DSM

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Sun 1/255:16 pmDSM - OKC

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Deal found 10/26

$327

Fri 1/2311:25 amOKC - DSM

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Sun 1/252:20 pmDSM - OKC

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$332

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Wed 10/294:25 pmOKC - DSM

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Fri 10/316:25 amDSM - OKC

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 10/26

$633

One-way flights from Oklahoma City to Des Moines
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Mon 1/56:45 pmOKC - DSM

1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$129

Tue 11/185:30 amOKC - DSM

2 stops8h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$134

Tue 11/187:51 pmOKC - DSM

3 stops36h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$159

Tue 12/98:29 pmOKC - DSM

3 stops49h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$172

Mon 11/36:40 amOKC - DSM

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 10/27

$269

Fri 10/316:40 pmOKC - DSM

3 stops40h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$290

Mon 1/59:32 amOKC - DSM

2 stops29h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$320

Fri 10/317:44 amOKC - DSM

1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$349

Cheap flight deals from Oklahoma City to Des Moines

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Round-trip from	$327 (Delta)
One-way from	$129 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$300

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Fri 1/23

5:20 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

5:16 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 49m

$327

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Fri 1/23

11:25 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

2:20 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$332

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 11/18

7:10 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$129

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OKC - DSM

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Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Mon 1/5

6:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$129

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 12/9

6:50 am-1:31 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$129

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 11/18

7:51 pm-8:29 am

3 stops36h 38m

$159

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 12/9

8:29 pm-9:36 pm

3 stops49h 07m

$172

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Tue 11/4

2:55 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$269

Oklahoma CityDes Moines

OKC - DSM

OKCDSM

Oklahoma City Will Rogers World

Mon 11/3

6:40 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$269

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oklahoma City-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Oklahoma City-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oklahoma City-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oklahoma City-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oklahoma City-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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

4,240 reviews

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

4,240 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 reviews

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

11,032 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,240 reviews

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

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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 21m. Fly via Delta or Southwest 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 51% 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$226	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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