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$220+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to El Paso (DSM - ELP)

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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ELP
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
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 January 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:59 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop18h 40m
Frontier
Mon 3/212:23 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:17 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop20h 20m
Frontier
Mon 3/167:30 pm
ELP
-
DSM
2 stops13h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 1/17$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop24h 08m
Frontier
Thu 3/127:30 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:27 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop17h 11m
Frontier
Sun 2/2212:24 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop5h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:27 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop17h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/2210:26 pm
ELP
-
DSM
2 stops15h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop23h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/1310:11 pm
ELP
-
DSM
2 stops23h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 5/136:55 am
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Fri 5/159:45 am
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$374
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/275:10 am
DSM
-
ELP
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Mon 3/212:10 pm
ELP
-
DSM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/18$375
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Sat 2/142:59 pm
DSM
-
ELP
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 2/272:36 pm
ELP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/18$382

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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$342
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-El Paso flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to El Paso 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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to El Paso that are best for you.

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Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

7:59 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop18h 40m

El Paso

Mon 3/2

12:23 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$220

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:17 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop20h 20m

El Paso

Mon 3/16

7:30 pm-9:45 am

2 stops13h 15m

$238

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 08m

El Paso

Thu 3/12

7:30 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$251

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:27 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 11m

El Paso

Sun 2/22

12:24 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$278

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop23h 14m

El Paso

Fri 3/13

7:30 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop22h 46m

$278

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

7:27 pm-11:38 am

1 stop17h 11m

El Paso

Sun 2/22

10:26 pm-3:24 pm

2 stops15h 58m

$295

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 2/27

5:10 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 25m

El Paso

Mon 3/2

12:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$375

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

2:59 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 24m

El Paso

Fri 2/27

2:36 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$382

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

5:09 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop5h 08m

El Paso

Sat 2/14

2:36 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$387

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:35 am-4:19 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$234

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to El Paso

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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 January 20, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,164 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 $220, Frontier can have you in El Paso from Des Moines in 18h 40m. The distance between Des Moines and El Paso is about 972 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $258, 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 34% 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$310Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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