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$186+ 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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TUS — DSM
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Fri 6/19
Fri 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Des Moines

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 May 20, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Tue 6/162:58 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 6/237:02 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:35 am
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 8/187:15 am
DSM
-
TUS
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/126:29 am
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops12h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/1810:59 am
DSM
-
TUS
2 stops12h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/125:00 am
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:20 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:40 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 7/153:56 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop6h 02m
American Airlines
Mon 7/205:45 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop4h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:00 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Mon 9/147:00 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/102:58 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop6h 49m
American Airlines
Fri 6/125:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$409

Find 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 May 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$505
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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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tucson to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 9/9

5:30 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

11:33 am-5:03 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$371

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 8/12

10:35 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

7:15 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$376

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 6/16

3:54 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

4:48 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 07m

$376

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 8/12

6:29 am-8:59 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

3:00 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$376

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 9/9

9:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

12:30 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$381
Quickest round-trip

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Sat 8/22

1:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

6:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$388

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 7/15

1:41 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops8h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 7/20

5:45 am-8:07 am

1 stop4h 22m

$404

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Wed 6/10

2:58 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

5:30 am-8:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

$409

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Thu 8/6

5:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 8/13

2:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$432
Cheapest one-way

TucsonDes Moines

TUS - DSM

TUSDSM

Tucson

Tue 6/16

5:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$219

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Deals found on 5/17

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Compare providers for flights from Tucson to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tucson to Des Moines in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 Tucson-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tucson-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tucson-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tucson-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 Tucson-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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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 May 20, 2026.
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
9,736 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,736 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,736 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,642 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,736 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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.

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

    Departing from Tucson to Des Moines will take you 4h 58m. There are 1152 mi between Tucson and Des Moines. 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 Tucson to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $199, United Airlines will fly you from Tucson to Des Moines and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $284. Users have found that United Airlines is 55% 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.

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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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$284Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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