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$155+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to El Paso (DSM - ELP)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ELP
Jun 25 — Jul 21
Thu 6/25
Thu 7/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 26, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Wed 7/87:00 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Wed 7/154:15 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/24$355
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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 7/45:35 am
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Sat 7/112:25 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$379
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Fri 8/72:25 pm
DSM
-
ELP
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 8/109:20 am
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop11h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/21$402
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Sat 7/46:10 am
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Sat 7/1111:10 am
ELP
-
DSM
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/22$412
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop5h 46m
Frontier
Sun 5/316:08 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop18h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/25$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 9/15:21 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 9/27:00 am
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$435
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Mon 6/221:30 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop10h 15m
Southwest
Mon 6/295:10 am
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/25$442

Find flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to El Paso (ELP). 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 May 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(Southwest)

One-way from

$155
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$406
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to El Paso that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Wed 7/8

7:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

El Paso

Wed 7/15

4:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$355

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

5:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

El Paso

Sat 7/11

2:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$379

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

2:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

El Paso

Mon 8/10

9:20 am-10:10 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$402

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

6:10 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

El Paso

Sat 7/11

11:10 am-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$412
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

5:21 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 41m

El Paso

Wed 9/2

7:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$435

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Mon 6/22

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 00m

El Paso

Mon 6/29

5:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$450
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

2:19 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$155

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 7/17

4:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$209

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

5:12 am-9:19 am

1 stop5h 07m

$244

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

7:13 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$244

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Deals found on 5/25

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to El Paso

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-El Paso 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 El Paso

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Paso. 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 El Paso. Reviews last updated May 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to El Paso to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,629 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to El Paso. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to El Paso?

    For as low as $355, Southwest can have you in El Paso from Des Moines in 5h 10m. The distance between Des Moines and El Paso is about 972 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $236, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to El Paso and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $258 and $310, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 37% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to El Paso that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to El Paso flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to El Paso?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to El Paso.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to El Paso?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to El Paso. 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 May 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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