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$116+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
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 December 9, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/203:47 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/175:40 pmDTW - DSM
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Fri 12/266:28 amDSM - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:39 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop14h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2610:29 amDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Mon 12/297:45 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/7$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/188:30 amDSM - DTW
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:15 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Fri 12/266:55 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:58 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:46 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop3h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:45 amDTW - DSM
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/7$494
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/205:21 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mDelta
Sat 1/178:25 amDTW - DSM
Nonstop2h 11mDelta
Deal found 12/8$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/256:40 amDSM - DTW
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:39 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop14h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$507

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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 December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 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 December 9, 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 1/2

8:29 pm-11:25 am

1 stop13h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

10:01 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop22h 43m

$228

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

2:08 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

8:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops32h 40m

$250

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

2:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/29

11:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$259

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

2:08 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop25h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/30

10:43 am-9:21 pm

1 stop11h 38m

$266

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

5:57 pm-11:12 am

1 stop18h 15m

$349

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

3:47 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop21h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:40 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$352

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:17 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$135

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

7:58 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 27m

$152

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sun 2/8

8:30 am-4:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$152

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

7:58 pm-11:25 am

1 stop14h 27m

$153

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 $611). 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 December 9, 2025.

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 December 9, 2025.

The most flights from DSM to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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.

How often are flights from Des Moines to Detroit delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 9% 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 December 9, 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
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

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 9 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 46m 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 13h 56m. 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 $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 29% 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: WestJet (89%), Delta (87%), Endeavor Airlines( 87%).

  • 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 $361, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $122. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $250.

  • 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 $611). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$329Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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