Des Moines

$112+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to Des Moines (STL - DSM)

STL — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Mon 12/78:24 pm -
1 stop4h 09m
Fri 12/117:31 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/4$271
Mon 12/72:35 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Fri 12/114:25 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Deal found 11/4$286
Sun 12/62:00 pm -
2 stops19h 50m
Thu 12/108:39 pm -
1 stop14h 18m
Deal found 10/31$296
Fri 12/111:20 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 11/3$297
Sun 12/67:15 pm -
1 stop3h 50m
Thu 12/103:25 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 10/31$299
Thu 12/33:32 pm -
1 stop5h 59m
Sat 12/54:53 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 11/2$327
Mon 11/305:00 am -
1 stop4h 01m
Mon 12/77:31 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/2$336
Mon 11/239:35 am -
1 stop9h 00m
Tue 11/245:10 am -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 11/3$343
Thu 12/32:20 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Sat 12/55:20 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 11/2$346

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Southwest)

One-way from

$112
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$563

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lambert-St Louis-Des Moines flights.
From Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines.

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St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/5

7:54 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$112

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/12

7:54 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop23h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$114

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/4

6:03 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 18m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/4

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$141

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/12

10:35 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$146

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/19

2:10 pm-9:30 am

2 stops19h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/21

3:04 pm-7:33 pm

1 stop28h 29m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$201
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/19

8:12 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/5

7:54 pm-9:50 am

3 stops37h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 11/21

7:55 am-5:15 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from St. Louis 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

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to Des Moines

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

St. Louis to Des Moines flights typically cost between $415 and $1,191 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $271 on Southwest (Jan 18-Jan 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from St. Louis to Des Moines. 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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 popular is this St. Louis to Des Moines flight route?

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    Departing from St. Louis to Des Moines will take you 5h 25m. The distance between St. Louis and Des Moines is about 259 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $196. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $250 and $262, respectively. Delta is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from St. Louis to Des Moines are Southwest ($58), Delta ($78), and United Airlines ($158).

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $194 for a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $175 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines) is currently priced at $271.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St. Louis to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from St. Louis to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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