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$176+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (SLC - 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 6/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — DSM
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salt Lake City to Des Moines are usually found in April or August, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$406
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/188:29 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop21h 01mFrontier
Wed 5/217:30 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop4h 59mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/286:30 amSLC - DSM
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 5/312:25 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/28:20 amSLC - DSM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/57:21 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/1811:41 pmSLC - DSM
1 stop8h 57mDelta
Thu 6/266:47 pmDSM - SLC
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/28$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/285:30 amSLC - DSM
2 stops8h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/16:00 amDSM - SLC
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$333
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/188:19 pmSLC - DSM
2 stops25h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/263:48 pmDSM - SLC
2 stops20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$410

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Salt Lake City

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

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Price

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/18

8:29 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop21h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

7:30 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$238

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/28

6:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

2:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$284

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Mon 6/2

8:20 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

5:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop7h 11m

$303

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/18

11:41 pm-9:38 am

1 stop8h 57m

Des Moines

Thu 6/26

6:47 pm-12:48 am

1 stop7h 01m

$311

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/28

5:30 am-2:42 pm

2 stops8h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$333

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/18

8:19 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops25h 18m

Des Moines

Thu 6/26

3:48 pm-11:30 am

2 stops20h 42m

$410

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 6/19

1:36 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$176

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/20

2:55 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$181

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$201

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/13

11:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop9h 51m

$214

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Salt Lake City-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines is 10 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 SLC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 May 1, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 57% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines round-trip from $238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $284, and American Airlines, from $303. You may be able to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines are American Airlines ($176), Southwest ($181), and Frontier ($201).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 5 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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