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Cheap flights from St. Louis to Des Moines (STL - DSM) from $227

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to Des Moines

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 April 25, 2024.

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April

Average price

$193

Round-trip from

$323
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Des Moines from St. Louis average $360. You can even find prices in April for less than $360, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $176. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from St. Louis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines (STL - DSM)?

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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between St. Louis and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from St. Louis to Des Moines. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 5/46:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/88:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
Mon 7/18:58 amSTL - DSM
2 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/68:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$531

Cheap Delta flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between St. Louis and Des Moines. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from St. Louis to Des Moines. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 7/176:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Wed 7/2411:09 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/24$227
Sat 5/410:20 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/24$481
Sat 5/410:01 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/23$486
Wed 7/176:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Wed 7/2411:53 amDSM - STL
2 stops8h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/24$602
Wed 7/1710:55 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Wed 7/2411:53 amDSM - STL
2 stops8h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,179
Tue 8/610:10 amSTL - DSM
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Sun 8/1112:20 pmDSM - STL
2 stops8h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/24$1,450

Cheap St. Louis to Des Moines flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from St. Louis to Des Moines specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/165:21 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:02 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$300
Wed 4/245:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/255:58 amDSM - STL
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$402
Sat 5/46:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/88:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
Sat 5/410:20 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/24$481
Sat 5/410:01 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/23$486
Thu 5/1611:10 amSTL - DSM
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1911:37 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$641
Wed 4/245:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/258:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$749
Thu 4/255:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/296:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$775
Thu 4/251:00 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops8h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/296:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops9h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,103

St. Louis to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between St. Louis and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 7/176:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Wed 7/2411:09 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/24$227
Mon 7/15:27 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/65:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$258
Tue 8/610:32 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop21h 43mFrontier
Sun 8/117:22 pmDSM - STL
1 stop24h 58mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$282
Thu 5/165:21 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:02 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$300
Wed 4/245:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/255:58 amDSM - STL
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$402
Sat 5/46:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/88:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
Sat 5/410:20 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/24$481
Sat 5/410:01 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/23$486
Mon 7/18:58 amSTL - DSM
2 stops14h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/68:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$531

St. Louis to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from St. Louis to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from St. Louis to Des Moines should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Sat 5/46:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/88:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$439
Sat 5/410:20 amSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/24$481
Sat 5/410:01 amSTL - DSM
2 stops10h 53mDelta
Wed 5/86:30 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/23$486

Find flights from St. Louis to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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$227 - $1,450

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Return

Price

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/17

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 7/24

1 stop5h 11m

$227

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop4h 29m

$258

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/6

1 stop21h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

1 stop24h 58m

$282

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/1

2 stops14h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop6h 36m

$531

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/17

1 stop7h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 7/24

2 stops8h 43m

$602

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/6

2 stops8h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

1 stop7h 00m

$660

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/17

2 stops10h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 7/24

2 stops8h 43m

$1,179

Lambert-St LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/6

2 stops11h 11m

Des Moines

Sun 8/11

2 stops8h 12m

$1,450

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When is the cheapest time to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Des Moines by month

Plan your trip from St. Louis to Des Moines by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from St. Louis to Des Moines is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $649. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from St. Louis to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $458). 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.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$385

June

$458

July

$427

August

$385

September

$344

October

$370

November

$385

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °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 April 25, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and American 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.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,255 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,898 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Frontier
6.3
Okay
4,135 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,975 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    To fly from St. Louis to Des Moines, you need to book a flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Des Moines (DSM). Nonstop flights to Des Moines from Lambert-St Louis take 4h 01m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines offered by 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $227, but on average you can expect to pay $648.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from St. Louis to Des Moines for under $500?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from St. Louis to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • 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 $227. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $258 and $282, respectively. Delta is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does STL to DSM mean?

    STL stands for Lambert-St Louis Airport, while DSM stands for Des Moines Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your St. Louis to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from St. Louis to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from St. Louis to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from St. Louis to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on St. Louis to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The St. Louis to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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