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$124+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$124
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
From Des Moines to Detroit (DTT)
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/151:36 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/2210:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$183
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mié. 10/18:25 amDSM - DTW
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
mar. 10/77:25 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/315:00 amDSM - DTW
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
vie. 8/15:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
vie. 10/175:25 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
dom. 10/197:55 pmDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 7/3$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/108:00 amDSM - DTW
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
lun. 9/159:20 amDTW - DSM
1 stop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$354

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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 julio 3, 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 Moines

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Detroit

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Price

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

vie. 8/15

1:36 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 8/22

10:00 am-8:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$183

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mié. 10/1

8:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/7

7:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$242

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

jue. 7/31

5:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 8/1

5:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

$248

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

vie. 10/17

5:25 pm-8:18 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/19

7:55 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$329

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mié. 9/10

8:00 am-6:19 pm

2 stops9h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/15

9:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$354

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 7/15

5:17 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 27m

$124

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 7/15

1:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$235

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 7/15

2:21 pm-10:03 pm

3 stops30h 42m

$284

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 7/15

10:18 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$329

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Deals found on 7/1

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit

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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 julio 3, 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 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 julio 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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 5 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit round-trip?

    Currently priced at $242, Southwest will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $248 and $329, respectively. Southwest is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Detroit for a low price.

  • 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: Virgin Atlantic (93%), Korean Air (93%), Delta( 89%).

  • 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 $362, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $183.

  • 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 julio 3, 2025.
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DeltaCheapest$339Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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