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$309+ Cheap flights from Roanoke to Des Moines (ROA - 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROA — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Roanoke to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Roanoke (ROA) 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

$632
(United Airlines)

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November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$318
From Roanoke to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Roanoke to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Roanoke 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 9/10. 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.
Fri 9/197:03 pmROA - DSM
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/225:38 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$309
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:40 pmROA - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/31:00 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$373
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/196:20 amROA - DSM
2 stops6h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/221:10 pmDSM - ROA
2 stops9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$479
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:26 amROA - DSM
2 stops11h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/25:14 pmDSM - ROA
2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$632
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 9/107:03 pmROA - DSM
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/38:55 amDSM - ROA
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$992

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Fri 10/31

10:26 am-8:45 pm

2 stops11h 19m

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Sun 11/2

5:14 pm-9:47 am

2 stops15h 33m

$632

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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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 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Roanoke 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to Des Moines?

    Departing from Roanoke to Des Moines will take you 11h 19m. The distance from Roanoke to Des Moines is about 784 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Roanoke to Des Moines is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $208 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $248 and $292 round-trip. Delta is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Roanoke 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
DeltaCheapest$208Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$292Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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