$373+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Gainesville (DSM - GNV)
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 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GNV
Nov 19 — Nov 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to GainesvilleExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 20, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/32:58 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Deal found 10/19![Delta logo]()
$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/23:31 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Fri 11/66:20 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$845
Best flights from Des Moines to GainesvilleDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/32:58 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Sun 12/66:00 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Deal found 10/19![Delta logo]()
$517
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:07 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Fri 11/63:10 pm -
2 stops10h 16m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$850
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to GainesvilleDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville. Data last updated October 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville. Data last updated October 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/23:31 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Fri 11/66:20 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$845
One-way flights from Des Moines to GainesvilleSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Gainesville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Gainesville. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 20, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/224:01 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/234:01 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/259:53 am -
2 stops8h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$428
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 12/275:15 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![Delta logo]()
$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/244:01 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/264:22 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/18![American Airlines logo]()
$514
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Gainesville (GNV). 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 October 20, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $517 (Delta) |
One-way from | $373 (American Airlines) |
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Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Mon 12/28
6:43 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop4h 16m
Gainesville Regional
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$373
Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Tue 12/22
4:01 pm-11:23 pm
1 stop6h 22m
Gainesville Regional
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$373
Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Sun 12/27
5:15 am-11:25 am
1 stop5h 10m
Gainesville Regional
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$443
Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Sat 12/26
4:22 pm-12:18 am
1 stop6h 56m
Gainesville Regional
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-11:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$514
Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Thu 12/3
2:58 pm-10:54 pm
1 stop6h 56m
Gainesville Regional
Sun 12/6
6:00 am-10:49 am
1 stop5h 49m
$517
Des MoinesGainesville
DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional
DSMGNV
Des Moines
Mon 11/2
8:07 am-3:56 pm
1 stop6h 49m
Gainesville Regional
Fri 11/6
3:10 pm-12:26 am
2 stops10h 16m
$850
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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 Gainesville in October.
| 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-Gainesville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Gainesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Gainesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Gainesville 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-Gainesville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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