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$141+ Cheap flights from Reno to Des Moines (RNO - 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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reno to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$141
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$371
From Reno to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Reno to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/259:36 pmRNO - DSM
1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2910:00 pmDSM - RNO
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:35 amRNO - DSM
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/83:15 pmDSM - RNO
1 stop9h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 8/84:23 pmRNO - DSM
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/205:30 amDSM - RNO
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:15 pmRNO - DSM
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Mon 6/1611:05 amDSM - RNO
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$840

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RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Wed 6/25

9:36 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop23h 04m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

10:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop13h 00m

$260

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Fri 8/8

4:23 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

5:30 am-9:11 am

1 stop5h 41m

$353

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Mon 6/30

5:45 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

8:00 am-11:59 pm

3 stops17h 59m

$480

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Wed 8/20

11:52 am-2:23 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$141

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Wed 8/20

9:51 am-10:58 pm

2 stops11h 07m

$155

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Mon 7/21

7:25 am-10:16 am

2 stops24h 51m

$173

RenoDes Moines

RNO - DSM

RNODSM

Reno

Wed 7/23

6:15 am-11:00 pm

3 stops14h 45m

$346

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Reno to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Reno to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 RNO to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Reno to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

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

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

    Currently priced at $353, American Airlines will fly you from Reno to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $480. American Airlines is 10% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Reno to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Reno to Des Moines are Frontier ($141), American Airlines ($155), and Delta ($173).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Reno to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 3 airlines flying from Reno to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Reno 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$302Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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