HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Des Moines

$129+ Cheap flights from Ontario to Des Moines (ONT - 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ONT — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Ontario to Des Moines with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Ontario to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ontario (ONT) 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Frontier)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$357
From Ontario to Des Moines
Search Deals
One-way flight from Ontario to Des Moines
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Ontario to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Ontario to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ontario to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:53 amONT - DSM
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop11h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$180
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:00 amONT - DSM
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/52:25 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$224
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.
Wed 10/12:54 pmONT - DSM
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/72:28 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$239
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:15 pmONT - DSM
2 stops16h 25mFrontier
Thu 10/22:25 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$252
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:53 amONT - DSM
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Thu 10/92:37 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$255
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.
Wed 10/15:40 pmONT - DSM
2 stops14h 34mDelta
Tue 10/72:13 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/11$262
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:53 amONT - DSM
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Sun 10/122:37 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$263
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:53 amONT - DSM
1 stop28h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/193:43 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$276

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ontario 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 Ontario to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Ontario

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

2:25 pm-7:53 am

1 stop19h 28m

$224

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Wed 10/1

2:54 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

2:28 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$239

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Wed 10/1

5:40 pm-10:14 am

2 stops14h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

2:13 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$262

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Fri 10/10

6:05 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

3:43 pm-7:47 am

1 stop18h 04m

$268

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Tue 10/14

6:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

7:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$295

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Thu 10/9

1:15 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

11:30 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$330

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Thu 10/9

11:59 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 01m

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

3:48 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$351

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Tue 11/4

7:05 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$129

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Wed 11/5

10:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop10h 05m

$129

OntarioDes Moines

ONT - DSM

ONTDSM

Ontario

Tue 12/2

6:00 am-5:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$134

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Ontario to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Ontario with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ontario to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ontario to Des Moines?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Ontario 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ontario to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Ontario 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
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ontario 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 Ontario to Des Moines?

    For as low as $239, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Ontario in 6h 19m. Ontario and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 1399 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $158. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $314 and $317, respectively. These flights start at 63% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ontario 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 Ontario to Des Moines?

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

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Des Moines?

Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locations
Johnston
Altoona
Boone
Ames
West Des Moines
Ankeny

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Ontario to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Omaha flights
San Francisco to Omaha flights
San Francisco to Des Moines flights
San Diego to Des Moines flights
Los Angeles to Cedar Rapids flights
San Diego to Omaha flights
Los Angeles to Des Moines flights
Ontario to Omaha flights
Las Vegas to Omaha flights
San Francisco to Cedar Rapids flights
Santa Barbara to Des Moines flights
Santa Ana to Omaha flights
San Jose to Omaha flights
Santa Ana to Des Moines flights
San Jose to Des Moines flights
Fresno to Omaha flights
Santa Ana to Cedar Rapids flights
Los Angeles to Moline flights
San Francisco to Moline flights
Long Beach to Omaha flights
San Jose to Moline flights
Palm Springs to Omaha flights
San Diego to Cedar Rapids flights
Oakland to Des Moines flights
Burbank to Des Moines flights
Sacramento to Des Moines flights
San Diego to Moline flights
San Jose to Cedar Rapids flights
Burbank to Omaha flights
Fresno to Cedar Rapids flights
Medford to Cedar Rapids flights
Ontario to Cedar Rapids flights
Sacramento to Cedar Rapids flights
Sacramento to Omaha flights
Ontario to Moline flights
Monterey to Omaha flights
Las Vegas to Des Moines flights
Burbank to Cedar Rapids flights
Long Beach to Des Moines flights
Oakland to Cedar Rapids flights
Fresno to Des Moines flights
Reno to Cedar Rapids flights
Las Vegas to Cedar Rapids flights
Oakland to Omaha flights
Bakersfield to Cedar Rapids flights
Bakersfield to Des Moines flights
Santa Ana to Moline flights
Reno to Des Moines flights
Sacramento to Moline flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Ontario to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ontario 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$158Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$317Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.