$133+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT)
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DSM — DTT
Oct 4 — Oct 111
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 September 4, 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 September 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/1210:19 am -
1 stop23h 33m
Wed 10/144:29 pm -
1 stop25h 23m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/128:25 pm -
1 stop18h 09m
Thu 10/156:30 am -
2 stops11h 22m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/28:30 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Mon 10/57:08 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/42:19 pm -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 9/77:55 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/15:56 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Sun 10/48:47 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Sat 9/263:25 pm -
2 stops29h 32m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/97:57 pm -
1 stop14h 42m
Sun 10/1110:29 pm -
2 stops22h 01m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/175:50 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Sat 10/246:45 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 9/292:40 pm -
2 stops6h 15m
Thu 10/15:55 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$368
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 September 4, 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 September 4, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Tue 10/135:35 am -
1 stop3h 30m
Thu 10/155:25 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/312:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Mon 10/57:52 pm -
Nonstop1h 54m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Tue 11/177:00 am -
2 stops7h 30m
Thu 11/198:50 am -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 9/3![Southwest logo]()
$368
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/166:00 am -
Nonstop1h 47m
Sun 10/188:45 am -
Nonstop1h 57m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 10/135:35 am -
2 stops6h 25m
Fri 10/168:05 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$381
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Thu 10/16:00 am -
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun 10/47:52 pm -
Nonstop1h 54m
Deal found 8/31![Delta logo]()
$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/143:00 pm -
1 stop4h 10m
Fri 10/165:25 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$381
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 10/94:30 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Sun 10/118:30 pm -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 9/1![Southwest logo]()
$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 9/245:40 am -
1 stop3h 50m
Mon 9/282:40 pm -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 8/30![Southwest logo]()
$434
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to DetroitDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit. Data last updated September 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/42:19 pm -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 9/77:55 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Sat 9/263:25 pm -
2 stops29h 32m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Tue 9/292:40 pm -
2 stops6h 15m
Thu 10/15:55 am -
1 stop8h 25m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Thu 10/15:56 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Sun 10/48:47 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 9/1![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/28:30 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Mon 10/57:08 am -
1 stop13h 25m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 10/97:57 pm -
1 stop14h 42m
Sun 10/1110:29 pm -
2 stops22h 01m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/1210:19 am -
1 stop23h 33m
Wed 10/144:29 pm -
1 stop25h 23m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/128:25 pm -
1 stop18h 09m
Thu 10/156:30 am -
2 stops11h 22m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/175:50 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Sat 10/246:45 am -
1 stop7h 55m
Deal found 9/2![Southwest logo]()
$363
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 September 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 11/18:00 am -
2 stops50h 43m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Mon 10/128:25 pm -
1 stop18h 09m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$134
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/111:29 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$135
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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.
Sun 9/2711:29 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Frontier logo]()
$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/298:43 am -
2 stops39h 01m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 8/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$137
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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.
Fri 9/258:30 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Frontier logo]()
$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 9/271:58 pm -
2 stops33h 44m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:30 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 10/46:40 am -
3 stops51h 55m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 10/308:30 pm -
1 stop26h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Mon 10/58:30 pm -
1 stop17h 58m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Frontier logo]()
$147
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 September 4, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $282 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $133 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $399 |
Good round-trip deal | $439 or less |
Good one-way deal | $235 or less |
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are best for you.
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DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
6:00 am-6:00 pm
2 stops11h 00m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$211
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Wed 9/30
2:40 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop4h 55m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$215
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Sun 2/28
5:10 am-1:10 pm
2 stops7h 00m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$225
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Mon 10/12
5:50 pm-8:38 pm
Nonstop1h 48m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$279
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Tue 12/1
5:29 pm-8:22 pm
Nonstop1h 53m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$279
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Tue 11/3
6:00 am-8:47 am
Nonstop1h 47m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$279
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Thu 10/1
10:20 am-1:08 pm
Nonstop1h 48m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Wed 12/2
5:29 pm-8:22 pm
Nonstop1h 53m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Sat 2/27
10:15 am-1:04 pm
Nonstop1h 49m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
Des MoinesDetroit
DSM Des Moines - DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
DSMDTW
Des Moines
Mon 3/1
5:25 pm-8:14 pm
Nonstop1h 49m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$289
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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 September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit (average of $399). Flying from Des Moines to Detroit in February is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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 September 4, 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.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Detroit?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Des Moines to Detroit flights typically cost between $399 and $439 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $282 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 12-Oct 14).
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 143 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 September 4, 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.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSalvador,Aug 2026
PHL - DTW
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentSalvador,Aug 2026
PHL - DTW
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$399 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |