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$142+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DSM - DTW)

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DSM — DTW
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW). 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 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$142
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$538

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/226:32 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop12h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/249:04 amDTW - DSM
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/208:25 amDSM - DTW
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Tue 8/267:40 amDTW - DSM
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/236:13 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/257:55 amDTW - DSM
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/25:30 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop14h 11mDelta
Sat 6/77:45 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop15h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/28$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/216:50 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop4h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/286:00 amDTW - DSM
2 stops9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$384

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Detroit 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sun 6/22

6:32 pm-7:49 am

1 stop12h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/24

9:04 am-9:41 am

1 stop25h 37m

$209

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 8/20

8:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/26

7:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 45m

$288

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/23

6:13 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/25

7:55 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$325

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:30 pm-8:41 am

1 stop14h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

7:55 pm-10:19 am

1 stop15h 24m

$327

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:50 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-2:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$384

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

5:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$142

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$239

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-10:14 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$254

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Deals found on 4/28

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DSM to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Detroit. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Des Moines to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 11 flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $288, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $325 and $327, respectively. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Southwest ($142), Delta ($239), and United Airlines ($254).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Consider Virgin Atlantic (91%), Aeromexico (91%) or WestJet (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $118. On average you can expect to pay $598. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $209.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit 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 Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Des Moines to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Detroit. 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 April 29, 2025.
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