$196+ 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 12/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ELP
Oct 21 — Oct 281
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to El PasoExplore 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 September 21, 2026.
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 September 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/206:35 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 10/2710:35 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Fri 10/165:06 am -
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Mon 10/193:34 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/19![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/115:09 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Thu 11/127:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/135:20 am -
1 stop9h 04m
Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 9/18![Delta logo]()
$371
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/15:39 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Wed 10/73:34 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/167:10 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Mon 10/1912:15 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 9/19![Southwest logo]()
$391
Best flights from Des Moines to El PasoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/206:35 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 10/2711:10 am -
2 stops8h 30m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Fri 10/165:06 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Mon 10/193:34 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/19![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/115:09 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Thu 11/127:00 am -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$352
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/135:20 am -
1 stop9h 04m
Thu 12/176:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Deal found 9/18![Delta logo]()
$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:00 am -
1 stop8h 13m
Tue 10/67:01 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/167:10 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Mon 10/1912:15 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 9/19![Southwest logo]()
$391
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to El PasoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to El Paso. Data last updated September 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/15:39 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Wed 10/73:34 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/17![American Airlines logo]()
$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:00 am -
1 stop8h 13m
Tue 10/67:01 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:20 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Tue 10/63:20 pm -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/17![Southwest logo]()
$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/36:00 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Sun 10/48:40 am -
1 stop8h 08m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$517
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/35:50 am -
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Sun 10/42:10 pm -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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.
Fri 10/165:06 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Mon 10/193:34 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Deal found 9/19![American Airlines logo]()
$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 10/167:10 pm -
1 stop4h 35m
Mon 10/1912:15 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Deal found 9/19![Southwest logo]()
$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/206:35 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Tue 10/2710:35 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$255
One-way flights from Des Moines to El PasoSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to El Paso. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to El Paso. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 21, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 12/223:45 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Southwest logo]()
$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Tue 12/227:30 am -
3 stops36h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$536
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $255 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $196 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $447 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 21, 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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DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Tue 12/22
3:45 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop5h 20m
El Paso
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$196
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Tue 10/20
6:35 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop4h 40m
El Paso
Tue 10/27
11:10 am-8:40 pm
2 stops8h 30m
$260
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
5:06 am-11:15 am
1 stop7h 09m
El Paso
Mon 10/19
3:34 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop7h 11m
$350
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Wed 11/11
5:09 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop5h 01m
El Paso
Thu 11/12
7:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop4h 31m
$352
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Sun 12/13
5:20 am-1:24 pm
1 stop9h 04m
El Paso
Thu 12/17
6:00 am-2:13 pm
1 stop7h 13m
$371
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Fri 10/2
6:00 am-1:13 pm
1 stop8h 13m
El Paso
Tue 10/6
7:01 am-2:14 pm
1 stop6h 13m
$386
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
7:10 pm-10:45 pm
1 stop4h 35m
El Paso
Mon 10/19
12:15 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops8h 55m
$391
Des MoinesEl Paso
DSM Des Moines - ELP El Paso
DSMELP
Des Moines
Tue 12/22
7:30 am-6:45 pm
3 stops36h 15m
El Paso
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$536
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| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 September 21, 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.
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$193 | Average$436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$310 | Average$386 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |