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$70+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Tue 4/21
Tue 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 5/62:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Wed 5/137:45 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Wed 6/37:45 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Fri 6/57:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$246
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/292:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Fri 6/57:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:00 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 4/197:00 am
DSM
-
DTW
2 stops35h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/284:41 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/412:45 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 5/214:41 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2412:45 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/412:45 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop9h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$321
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/292:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$325

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 (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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Detroit (DTT).
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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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

6:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/12

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$364

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

5:25 am-10:10 am

1 stop3h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

3:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$380

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

10:34 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/12

3:55 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$439
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

10:34 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

7:45 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$439

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/5

10:45 am-11:20 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$439

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

10:34 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/11

3:55 pm-4:48 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$439

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

6:20 am-9:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/19

3:55 pm-4:49 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$439

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 7/30

6:20 am-9:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/2

8:25 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$439

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:55 am-3:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/13

4:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$447
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

3:50 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$219

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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 March.
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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Detroit 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 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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $147). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit 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 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 March 22, 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 as you normally would.

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 March 22, 2026.

The most flights from DSM to DTT 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 (8 on average).

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.

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 139 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.

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 March 22, 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,314 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,314 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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?

    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 12 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 45m 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 1h 49m. Fly via Southwest or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Detroit is about 532 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $329, 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 28% 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 (87%), 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 $549, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $304.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $147). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit 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.

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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 March 22, 2026.
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DeltaCheapest$329Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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