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$121+ Cheap flights from Roanoke to Des Moines (ROA - DSM)

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ROA — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$381
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/114:27 pmROA - DSM
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/147:58 amDSM - ROA
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$249
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/134:08 pmROA - DSM
1 stop7h 02mAllegiant Air
Sat 7/196:00 amDSM - ROA
1 stop8h 28mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 7/1212:21 pmROA - DSM
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Sun 7/206:40 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/12$309
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/177:00 amROA - DSM
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/213:38 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$394

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Roanoke

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Fri 7/11

4:27 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

7:58 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$249

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Sun 7/13

4:08 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

6:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$298

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Sat 7/12

12:21 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

3:39 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$309

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Thu 7/17

7:00 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

3:38 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$394

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Sun 9/7

9:24 pm-9:47 am

1 stop13h 23m

$121

RoanokeDes Moines

ROA - DSM

ROADSM

Roanoke

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$330

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Roanoke to Des Moines

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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 $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 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 June 12, 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.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Roanoke to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Roanoke to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $249 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Allegiant Air and Delta, starting at $298 and $309 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 40% 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 $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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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