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$136+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — DSM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:59 pm
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 05m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
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SLC
1 stop27h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:59 pm
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop19h 33m
Frontier
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
-
SLC
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/19$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:24 am
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop11h 40m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:17 pm
DSM
-
SLC
1 stop27h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:24 am
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
SLC
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:24 am
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop10h 55m
Frontier
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
SLC
1 stop16h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/269:59 pm
SLC
-
DSM
1 stop20h 05m
Frontier
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
SLC
2 stops15h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$248

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$886
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
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 CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Sun 2/15

9:59 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop19h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 59m

$174

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/27

6:24 am-7:04 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop27h 32m

$184

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 2/26

9:59 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 3/2

7:17 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$192

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 2/26

9:59 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-8:44 am

1 stop14h 17m

$217

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/20

6:24 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 57m

$223

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/20

6:24 am-6:19 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$276

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Thu 2/5

8:43 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop17h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 2/9

8:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$287

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/18

6:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

12:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$317

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 1/28

3:24 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$136

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC - DSM

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 2/10

8:01 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$141

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Deals found on 1/20

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (average of $99). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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

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 January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,057 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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.

  • 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 19h 33m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Salt Lake City and Des Moines is about 952 mi.

  • 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 $99. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $135, and Southwest, from $216. You may be able to fly from Salt Lake City to Des Moines for 78% 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 Frontier ($95), United Airlines ($148), and Southwest ($148).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines (average of $99). Flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines in January is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$99Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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