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Cheap flights from Texas to Des Moines (DSM)

DFW — DSM
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Find flight deals from Texas to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Texas to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated March 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$71
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Texas to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Texas to Des Moines?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Texas to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 TX to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Texas 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 March 9, 2026.

When flying from Texas to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Texas to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Texas to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Texas to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Texas?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Texas, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • How long is the flight from Texas to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Texas to Des Moines in 2h 12m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Texas to Des Moines is about 826 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Texas to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $54 and $72 on American Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Texas to Des Moines?

    Most travelers choose Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines, Houston Hobby - Des Moines or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Texas to Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Texas to Des Moines?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Texas to Des Moines on time: Envoy Air (95%), Finnair (88%), Qatar Airways (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Texas to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Texas to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $415, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $234. The most popular route (Dallas/Fort Worth - Des Moines), is priced around $251.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Texas to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Texas to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Texas 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 Texas to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Texas to Des Moines (average of $45). Flying from Texas to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 6 airlines flying from Texas to Des Moines

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Texas 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 March 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$44Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$80Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$214Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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