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$104+ Cheap flights from Tucson to Des Moines (TUS - 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — DSM
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tucson (TUS) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$295
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417
From Tucson to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/201:31 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/257:17 pmDSM - TUS
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 8/2712:54 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Wed 9/35:12 pmDSM - TUS
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/13$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:06 amTUS - DSM
2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/35:10 amDSM - TUS
2 stops8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:59 amTUS - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:32 amDSM - TUS
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/289:59 amTUS - DSM
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/15:12 amDSM - TUS
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$447
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/291:30 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/25:12 amDSM - TUS
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/14$452

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Tucson

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Sat 9/20

1:31 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

7:17 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$295

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 8/27

12:54 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

5:12 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$352

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 8/27

7:06 am-5:43 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

5:10 am-11:17 am

2 stops8h 07m

$362

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Thu 8/28

9:59 am-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Sun 8/31

3:49 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$382

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Fri 8/29

3:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Tue 9/2

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop7h 47m

$447

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Thu 8/28

9:59 am-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

5:12 am-8:29 am

1 stop5h 17m

$447

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Sun 11/16

11:47 am-7:59 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$104

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Sun 11/9

11:47 am-7:59 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$133

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Sat 8/30

1:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$159

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Mon 10/13

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$180

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Best time to book a flight from Tucson to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tucson to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tucson to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Tucson 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tucson to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $284, American Airlines will fly you from Tucson to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $296. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Tucson to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 2 airlines flying from Tucson to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tucson 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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