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$197+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Gainesville (DSM - GNV)

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GNV
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$422
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(Delta)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$647
From Des Moines to Gainesville Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Gainesville
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 July 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 7/42:20 pmDSM - GNV
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Sat 7/126:00 amGNV - DSM
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/30$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/21:58 pmDSM - GNV
2 stops8h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/124:20 pmGNV - DSM
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$371

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/12

4:20 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$422

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

5:59 pm-9:18 am

1 stop14h 19m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/12

7:01 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$452

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

5:30 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$197

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM - GNV

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

2:08 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$350

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Deals found on 7/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Gainesville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Gainesville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from Des Moines to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Gainesville 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Gainesville, with prices starting at $422. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $452 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Gainesville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from Des Moines to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Gainesville

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Gainesville. 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$366Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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