HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$71+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DSM - DTW)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTW
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit

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 February 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 3/278:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Frontier
Fri 4/311:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Frontier
Sun 3/810:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop21h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$276
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
Sun 3/85:17 pm
DTW
-
DSM
2 stops41h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/10$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 3/288:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/45:05 am
DTW
-
DSM
2 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Sat 3/288:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Frontier
Mon 3/3011:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 2/9$321

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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$519

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flights.
Search Deals
From Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Search Deals
One-way flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

8:21 pm-10:59 am

1 stop13h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

11:54 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$270

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-10:59 am

1 stop14h 32m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

5:17 pm-10:05 am

2 stops41h 48m

$279

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

8:21 pm-10:59 am

1 stop13h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

5:05 am-1:46 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$292

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

8:21 pm-10:59 am

1 stop13h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

11:54 am-7:16 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$321

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-8:47 am

2 stops11h 26m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

10:27 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$337

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

3:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

8:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$355

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

3:57 pm-9:25 am

1 stop16h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

2:23 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop27h 12m

$356

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:20 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

3:35 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$360

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

5:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop3h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/2

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$367

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

2:20 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$101

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/11

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Detroit

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 February.
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 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.

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $147). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 February 12, 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.

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 February 12, 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,177 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,177 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,177 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 2 flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 44m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Frontier can get you from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in just under 13h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 532 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $329, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 30% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider Korean Air (82%), Endeavor Airlines (64%) or KLM (63%) 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 $128. On average you can expect to pay $581. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $355.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $147). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Dearborn
Southfield
Sterling Heights
Troy
Warren
Auburn Hills
Clarkston
Allen Park
Rochester Hills
Roseville
Romulus
Utica
Monroe
Wixom
Ypsilanti
Brighton
Livonia
Plymouth
Fremont
Port Huron

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Des Moines to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Omaha to Detroit flights
Cedar Rapids to Detroit flights
Moline to Detroit flights
Waterloo to Detroit flights
Sioux City to Detroit flights

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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$329Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.