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$274+ Cheap flights from Bay City to Des Moines (MBS - 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MBS — DSM
Jun 22 — Jun 291
Sun 6/22
Sun 6/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bay City to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bay City (MBS) 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 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$274
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$276
From Bay City MBS Intl to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($152 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Bay City to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bay City to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/154:40 pmMBS - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/228:02 amDSM - MBS
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:00 amMBS - DSM
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Sat 11/2210:55 amDSM - MBS
2 stops10h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/15$393

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Bay CityDes Moines

MBS - DSM

MBSDSM

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 11/15

4:40 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

8:02 am-1:23 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$319

Bay CityDes Moines

MBS - DSM

MBSDSM

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

10:55 am-10:14 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$393

Bay CityDes Moines

MBS - DSM

MBSDSM

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 7/9

4:46 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$274

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Deals found on 6/16

Best time to book a flight from Bay City to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bay City to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Bay City 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.

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 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bay City to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bay City to Des Moines round-trip from $319. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bay 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 Bay City to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Bay City 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.

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Top airline flying from Bay City to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bay 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 June 17, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$248Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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