$90+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DSM - DTW)
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DSM — DTW
mai 24 — mai 311
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to DetroitExplore 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 avril 24, 2026.
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 avril 24, 2026.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/152:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
lun. 5/187:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
ven. 5/297:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/52:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
ven. 6/127:45 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$228
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/82:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
dim. 5/101:20 pm
DTW
- DSM
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19![Frontier logo]()
$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/43:37 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 6/116:30 am
DTW
- DSM
2 stops17h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
Best flights from Des Moines to DetroitDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated avril 24, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated avril 24, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
ven. 5/297:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23![Frontier logo]()
$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
mar. 6/25:30 am
DSM
- DTW
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
mar. 6/168:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23![Southwest logo]()
$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 7/156:00 am
DSM
- DTW
Nonstop1h 50m
Delta
mer. 7/227:55 pm
DTW
- DSM
Nonstop1h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/19![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
ven. 8/215:40 am
DSM
- DTW
2 stops6h 00m
Southwest
lun. 8/247:30 pm
DTW
- DSM
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$360
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
ven. 6/196:07 am
DSM
- DTW
Nonstop1h 51m
Delta
lun. 6/298:44 am
DTW
- DSM
Nonstop1h 59m
Delta
Deal found 4/22![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
sam. 6/63:35 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
sam. 6/1311:05 am
DTW
- DSM
2 stops12h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 4/23![Southwest logo]()
$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
ven. 6/56:15 am
DSM
- DTW
Nonstop1h 48m
Delta
ven. 6/127:01 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 4/20![Delta logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 6/3010:23 am
DSM
- DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Delta
dim. 7/59:00 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/22![Delta logo]()
$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
mar. 6/305:20 am
DSM
- DTW
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
lun. 7/68:30 pm
DTW
- DSM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22![Southwest logo]()
$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
jeu. 7/3010:25 am
DSM
- DTW
Nonstop1h 48m
Delta
dim. 8/27:01 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 4/22![Delta logo]()
$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
sam. 5/234:25 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop5h 06m
Delta
dim. 5/247:01 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/20![Delta logo]()
$419
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit. Data last updated avril 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit. Data last updated avril 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/242:04 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
lun. 5/117:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$351
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/82:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
dim. 5/101:20 pm
DTW
- DSM
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19![Frontier logo]()
$241
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/152:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
lun. 5/187:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/186:00 am
DSM
- DTW
2 stops40h 59m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/256:00 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 5/193:15 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
mar. 5/267:40 pm
DTW
- DSM
1 stop3h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21![Southwest logo]()
$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/214:41 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 5/286:50 am
DTW
- DSM
2 stops41h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 5/244:41 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 8/82:40 pm
DTW
- DSM
2 stops33h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$312
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
ven. 5/297:55 am
DTW
- DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$180
One-way flights from Des Moines to DetroitSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated avril 24, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated avril 24, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/272:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$90
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/242:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22![Frontier logo]()
$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/222:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20![Frontier logo]()
$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/75:02 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/186:00 am
DSM
- DTW
2 stops40h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 6/192:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/21![Frontier logo]()
$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
mar. 5/195:30 am
DSM
- DTW
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19![Southwest logo]()
$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/156:44 pm
DSM
- DTW
2 stops17h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/252:16 pm
DSM
- DTW
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23![Frontier logo]()
$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/214:01 pm
DSM
- DTW
2 stops39h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$145
Find 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 avril 24, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $160 (Priceline) |
One-way from | $90 (Frontier) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $599 |
Good round-trip deal | $420 or less |
Good one-way deal | $179 or less |
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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 avril 24, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
mer. 5/27
2:16 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 43m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
ven. 5/29
7:55 am-1:31 pm
1 stop6h 36m
$225
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
mar. 6/2
5:30 am-1:00 pm
2 stops6h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mar. 6/16
8:55 am-11:30 am
1 stop3h 35m
$351
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
ven. 8/21
5:40 am-12:40 pm
2 stops6h 00m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lun. 8/24
7:30 pm-10:10 pm
1 stop3h 40m
$360
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
sam. 6/6
3:35 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop3h 30m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
sam. 6/13
11:05 am-10:50 pm
2 stops12h 45m
$384
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
mer. 7/15
6:00 am-8:50 am
Nonstop1h 50m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
mer. 7/22
7:55 pm-8:49 pm
Nonstop1h 54m
$399
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
ven. 6/19
6:07 am-8:58 am
Nonstop1h 51m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lun. 6/29
8:44 am-9:43 am
Nonstop1h 59m
$399
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
ven. 6/5
6:15 am-9:03 am
Nonstop1h 48m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
ven. 6/12
7:01 am-10:14 am
1 stop4h 13m
$409
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
mar. 6/30
10:23 am-1:12 pm
Nonstop1h 49m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
dim. 7/5
9:00 am-2:05 pm
1 stop6h 05m
$409
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
jeu. 7/30
10:25 am-1:13 pm
Nonstop1h 48m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
dim. 8/2
7:01 am-10:13 am
1 stop4h 12m
$409
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM - DTW
DSMDTW
Des Moines
mar. 6/30
5:20 am-10:00 am
1 stop3h 40m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
lun. 7/6
8:30 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop4h 00m
$419
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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 Des Moines to Detroit in April.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 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 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.
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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $359). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $654). 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 avril 24, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from Des Moines to Detroit delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 142 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Detroit flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Des Moines to Detroit flights?
Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $358.
What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 16m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.
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 avril 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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| Cheapest$329 | Average$399 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |