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$81+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 (DTT). 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 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(Priceline)

One-way from

$81
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sun 9/76:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$149
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:37 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Wed 10/226:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/182:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sun 9/2111:59 amDTW - DSM
1 stop26h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:41 amDSM - DTW
1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/93:44 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:25 pmDSM - DTW
2 stops18h 22mFrontier
Thu 10/96:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$211
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sun 9/286:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/172:37 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Sun 10/196:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$228
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/192:25 pmDSM - DTW
2 stops19h 20mFrontier
Sun 9/219:19 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops17h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$232

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are best for you.

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Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$149

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 10/16

2:37 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$168

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/22

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$170

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$170

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

11:59 am-1:40 pm

1 stop26h 41m

$176

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$176

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/21

11:59 am-1:40 pm

1 stop26h 41m

$176

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

2:25 pm-9:47 am

2 stops18h 22m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$191

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

2:37 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 22m

$81

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/19

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

$85

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit 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 DTT?

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 August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Detroit in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit

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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Detroit?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit 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 on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit, 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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Detroit, 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?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Detroit, 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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Detroit, such as Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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?

    If you wish to fly to Detroit from Des Moines, then you need to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit All airports. There are 11 flights from Des Moines (DSM) to All airports (DTT) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Des Moines are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 43m is how long a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit All airports typically takes.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Detroit in 9h 21m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Detroit is about 532 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $339, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Delta is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Before booking your flight to Detroit from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (92%), Delta (83%), Endeavor Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Detroit? While on average our users pay $391, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $252.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $257). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$339Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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