Des Moines

$133+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (SLC - DSM)

SLC — DSM
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Mon 12/142:07 pm -
2 stops45h 48m
Mon 1/41:20 pm -
1 stop27h 09m
Deal found 11/3$257
Thu 12/176:21 pm -
1 stop25h 24m
Thu 1/148:26 pm -
1 stop20h 14m
Deal found 11/3$274
Fri 12/42:40 pm -
1 stop4h 53m
Wed 12/99:30 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 11/4$325
Tue 12/112:44 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Fri 12/43:20 pm -
2 stops7h 55m
Deal found 11/4$330
Tue 12/13:27 pm -
1 stop5h 04m
Thu 12/311:01 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 11/3$362
Thu 11/198:23 pm -
1 stop23h 18m
Mon 11/239:31 pm -
1 stop24h 40m
Deal found 11/4$365
Wed 11/2510:29 pm -
2 stops20h 04m
Mon 11/309:39 pm -
1 stop16h 33m
Deal found 11/4$366
Mon 12/1412:10 pm -
2 stops7h 40m
Tue 12/223:45 pm -
1 stop9h 40m
Deal found 11/7$373
Fri 12/45:32 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Mon 12/72:59 pm -
1 stop7h 58m
Deal found 11/7$387

Find flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$133

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$616
Provider with most accurate pricing for Salt Lake City-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Salt Lake City-Des Moines flights.
From Salt Lake City to Des Moines
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($98 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/7

12:34 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Sat 3/6

10:06 am-4:08 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$206

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Mon 1/4

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Sat 3/6

5:00 am-2:12 pm

2 stops8h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$266
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 11/25

4:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 11/24

5:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$274

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 11/25

1:04 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 12/11

12:44 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

11:27 am-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$325

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Des Moines

Wed 12/9

9:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$325

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 12/1

12:44 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

3:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$330

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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 $316). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in 5h 04m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Salt Lake City and Des Moines is about 952 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $316, and American Airlines, from $351. You may be able to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines for 60% 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 United Airlines ($95), Frontier ($112), and American Airlines ($131).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

    Before booking your flight to Des Moines from Salt Lake City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), American Airlines (100%), Envoy Air( 100%).

  • 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 $316). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $616). 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 4 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$179Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$352Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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