$49+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Des Moines (STL - DSM)
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 | $97 (Southwest) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $49 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $213 |
Good round-trip deal | $365 or less |
Good one-way deal | $184 or less |
Find flight deals from St. Louis to Des Moines
Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Tue 8/12
9:15 pm-10:20 pm
Nonstop1h 05m
Des Moines
Thu 8/14
6:00 am-7:05 am
Nonstop1h 05m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 8/9
3:41 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Des Moines
Mon 8/11
5:25 pm-11:22 pm
1 stop5h 57m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Tue 8/12
5:31 pm-9:47 pm
1 stop4h 16m
Des Moines
Thu 8/14
11:25 am-3:47 pm
1 stop4h 22m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 8/11
7:59 pm-11:27 pm
1 stop3h 28m
Des Moines
Thu 8/14
6:12 pm-11:55 pm
1 stop5h 43m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 7/26
9:50 am-5:16 pm
2 stops7h 26m
Des Moines
Mon 7/28
2:00 pm-6:41 pm
2 stops28h 41m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 8/4
10:40 pm-11:50 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Tue 8/5
4:52 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop6h 52m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 8/9
3:41 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 52m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Thu 9/4
8:44 am-2:40 pm
2 stops29h 56m
St. LouisDes Moines
STL - DSM
STLDSM
Lambert-St Louis
Mon 8/4
8:00 am-2:41 pm
1 stop6h 41m
Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from St. Louis 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 STL to DSM?
Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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.
When flying from St. Louis to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus 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 reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to Des Moines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
John,May 2025
PVD - BNA
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Top airline flying from St. Louis to Des Moines
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$167 | Average$320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |