How long is the flight from Des Moines to Durango?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Durango can take about 4h 22m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $270. The distance from Des Moines to Durango is about 810 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Durango round-trip from $348.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durango ranges from 0.6 - 2.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Durango when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durango, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to DRO?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Durango as you normally would.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Durango flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Durango flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Durango flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Durango 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-Durango flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Durango that include hotel bookings?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Durango?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Durango. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

Mon 4/275:11 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/35:30 amDRO - DSM

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$221

Sat 1/245:09 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/281:38 pmDRO - DSM

1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$270

Wed 9/235:03 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/275:30 amDRO - DSM

1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/4

$286

Wed 9/234:09 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/288:34 amDRO - DSM

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/4

$323

Wed 9/238:00 amDSM - DRO

2 stops13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/281:45 pmDRO - DSM

3 stops21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$553

Sun 8/25:45 amDSM - DRO

1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines

Thu 8/64:38 pmDRO - DSM

1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$608

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Sat 1/245:09 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/281:38 pmDRO - DSM

1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/3

$270

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Sat 1/245:09 pmDSM - DRO

1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/281:38 pmDRO - DSM

1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/5

$270

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5:09 pm-8:31 pm

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Wed 1/28

1:38 pm-8:34 pm

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Durango flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Durango flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Durango flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Durango 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-Durango flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Durango

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Des Moines to Durango by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,132 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Durango?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Durango can take about 4h 22m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $270. The distance from Des Moines to Durango is about 810 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Durango round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Durango round-trip from $348.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Durango that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Durango flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Durango?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Durango.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Durango?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Durango by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$348	Average$456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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