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$318+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Durango (DSM - DRO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DRO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango (DRO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$701
From Des Moines to Durango La Plata County
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Durango
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 June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/182:23 pmDSM - DRO
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/234:59 pmDRO - DSM
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 7/155:12 pmDSM - DRO
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/166:07 pmDRO - DSM
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$385

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Des MoinesDurango

DSM - DRO

DSMDRO

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

2:23 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Durango La Plata County

Tue 9/23

4:59 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$318

Des MoinesDurango

DSM - DRO

DSMDRO

Des Moines

Tue 7/15

5:12 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Durango La Plata County

Wed 7/16

6:07 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$385

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Deals found on 6/10

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Durango. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Des Moines to Durango by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Durango by month

Plan your trip to Durango by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Durango by month

Plan your trip to Durango by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durango

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durango. 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 Durango. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Durango round-trip from $318. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Durango for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Durango?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Durango (average of $408). Flying from Des Moines to Durango in December is currently the most expensive (average of $558). 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 Durango

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Durango. 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 June 12, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$348Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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