Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT) from $56
This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
The best prices from Des Moines to Detroit All airports are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTT)
All the information you need to plan the best DSM to DTT flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.
Popular in | March |
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Cheapest in | April |
Round-trip from | $218 |
One-way from | $140 |
DSM - DTT Price | $218 - $402 |
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DTT Temperature | 24.8 - 73.4 °F |
DTT Rainfall | 1.8 - 3.1 inches |
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Detroit?
Departing on a Thursday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 36% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
To save up to 56% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Detroit from $516 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $587 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Detroit from Des Moines average $447. You can even find prices in April for less than $447, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $237. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 39%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM - DTT)?
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Des Moines to Detroit at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Detroit
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Non-stop flights to Detroit from Des Moines
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One-way flights to Detroit from Des Moines
The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Detroit
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Thu 10/26
1 stop11h 05m
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Thu 11/2
1 stop7h 19m
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Fri 10/13
1 stop12h 26m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 10/15
1 stop6h 52m
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Sat 12/16
1 stop6h 47m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sat 1/13
1 stop7h 22m
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Fri 10/13
1 stop11h 07m
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Sun 10/15
2 stops17h 50m
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Fri 10/13
2 stops18h 46m
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Sun 10/15
2 stops17h 50m
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Thu 10/12
1 stop10h 29m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sun 10/15
1 stop6h 52m
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Wed 11/22
1 stop4h 13m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/28
1 stop4h 13m
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Thu 1/11
1 stop4h 17m
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Mon 1/15
1 stop4h 08m
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Wed 11/22
Nonstop1h 57m
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 11/28
Nonstop2h 04m
Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, American Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
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We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
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We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Food
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Comfort
Entertainment
Boarding
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We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Food
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Comfort
Entertainment
Boarding
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We were supposed to land 1/2 early but instead was diverted to Cleveland for unknown reason with 10 other planes. Ended up in Detroit an hour and 1/2 late. People were waiting on me for quite a while. Very angry with Delta!!!!
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Detroit flights.
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 8 flights from Des Moines (DSM) to All airports (DTT) per day to choose from. Flights to Detroit from Des Moines are available from 2 different airlines, 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.
Can I find flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $197, but on average you can expect to pay $336.
Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit for under $400 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 5 direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit is less than $475.
Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Detroit for under $300?
There are currently 5+ open flights from Des Moines to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $300.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit round-trip?
Currently priced at $197, Frontier will fly you from Des Moines to Detroit and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $291 and $323, respectively. Frontier is 55% 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 Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $56. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, 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: WestJet (90%), Air France (90%), Virgin Atlantic( 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 $651, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $145. The most popular route (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $219.
What does DSM to DTW mean?
This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.
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Hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit
See what time of day planes typically take off from Des Moines to Detroit
| 38%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 25%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 37%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Detroit
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Des Moines to Detroit
| Sunday | 9daily flights |
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| Monday | 9daily flights |
| Tuesday | 9daily flights |
| Wednesday | 9daily flights |
| Thursday | 9daily flights |
| Friday | 9daily flights |
| Saturday | 7daily flights |