$149+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Fresno (DSM - FAT)
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DSM — FAT
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to FresnoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 13, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/95:21 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 9/145:00 am
FAT
- DSM
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$287
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.
Sat 8/155:30 am
DSM
- FAT
1 stop8h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 8/222:33 pm
FAT
- DSM
1 stop6h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$313
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.
Tue 10/134:13 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 10/197:39 pm
FAT
- DSM
2 stops10h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$352
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/137:00 am
DSM
- FAT
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 10/191:25 pm
FAT
- DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$368
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/13:20 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 9/25:00 am
FAT
- DSM
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$377
Best flights from Des Moines to FresnoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:21 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 9/145:00 am
FAT
- DSM
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 8/152:39 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:00 am
FAT
- DSM
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12![American Airlines logo]()
$313
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/111:32 am
DSM
- FAT
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 9/26:15 am
FAT
- DSM
2 stops8h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10![United Airlines logo]()
$387
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to FresnoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno. Data last updated June 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/229:56 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop17h 20m
Allegiant Air
Tue 6/302:06 pm
FAT
- DSM
1 stop20h 53m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8![Allegiant Air logo]()
$398
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 6/223:01 pm
DSM
- FAT
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/302:06 pm
FAT
- DSM
1 stop20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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
- FAT
2 stops11h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/306:25 am
FAT
- DSM
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$508
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/16:25 am
DSM
- FAT
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Sat 7/45:35 am
FAT
- DSM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/1710:01 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop18h 10m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/246:31 pm
FAT
- DSM
2 stops36h 02m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9![Allegiant Air logo]()
$450
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/207:13 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 7/273:03 pm
FAT
- DSM
1 stop6h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$447
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/204:40 pm
DSM
- FAT
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Mon 7/2710:35 am
FAT
- DSM
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$457
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/2512:15 pm
DSM
- FAT
2 stops11h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/16:25 am
FAT
- DSM
2 stops13h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$489
One-way flights from Des Moines to FresnoSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Fresno. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Fresno. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Wed 9/162:41 pm
DSM
- FAT
2 stops8h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/188:38 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop19h 54m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9![Allegiant Air logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:56 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop12h 03m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/11![Allegiant Air logo]()
$168
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 9/175:45 am
DSM
- FAT
2 stops7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/165:21 pm
DSM
- FAT
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 8/277:00 am
DSM
- FAT
1 stop11h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$229
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Fresno (FAT). 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 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $287 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $149 (Delta) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $474 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Fresno 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 June 13, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
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Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Wed 9/9
5:21 pm-9:02 pm
1 stop5h 41m
Fresno Airterminal
Mon 9/14
5:00 am-12:32 pm
1 stop5h 32m
$287
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Sat 8/15
2:39 pm-6:59 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Fresno Airterminal
Sat 8/22
6:00 am-3:12 pm
1 stop7h 12m
$313
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Tue 9/1
11:32 am-9:02 pm
2 stops11h 30m
Fresno Airterminal
Wed 9/2
6:15 am-4:19 pm
2 stops8h 04m
$387
Cheapest one-way
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Thu 9/17
9:56 pm-7:59 am
1 stop12h 03m
$168
Quickest one-way
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Thu 9/17
5:45 am-11:38 am
2 stops7h 53m
$179
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Wed 9/16
2:41 pm-9:38 pm
2 stops8h 57m
$194
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Thu 8/27
7:00 am-4:30 pm
1 stop11h 30m
$229
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Thu 9/17
10:00 am-7:59 am
3 stops23h 59m
$234
Des MoinesFresno
DSM - FAT
DSMFAT
Des Moines
Sun 9/13
5:40 am-3:50 pm
2 stops12h 10m
$235
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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Fresno
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Fresno in June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fresno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Fresno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Fresno 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-Fresno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Fresno?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fresno chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Fresno on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Fresno?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Des Moines to Fresno, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $400.
What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Fresno?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Fresno, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 36m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Fresno?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Des Moines to Fresno, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 51m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated June 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Fresno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$296 | Average$504 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$382 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$391 | Average$505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |