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$353+ 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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GNV
Sep 11 — Sep 181
Fri 9/11
Fri 9/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Gainesville

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 August 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/191:30 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Wed 9/237:33 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/10$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/105:45 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Sat 9/1910:18 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 8/11$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Thu 9/104:14 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Sat 9/195:18 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 8/12$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1712:25 pm -
2 stops8h 10m
Wed 10/211:33 pm -
2 stops8h 16m
Deal found 8/10$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/171:15 pm -
2 stops9h 44m
Wed 10/216:15 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Deal found 8/10$492
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/244:14 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Mon 9/285:18 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 8/10$543

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 August 12, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$353
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Gainesville 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 August 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Des MoinesGainesville

DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:45 am-12:39 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/19

10:18 am-3:15 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$432

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

4:07 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 10/21

1:33 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops8h 16m

$447

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

2:01 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$597
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesGainesville

DSM Des Moines - GNV Gainesville Regional

DSMGNV

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

4:14 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$353

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Gainesville

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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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-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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Des Moines to Gainesville in about 5h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Gainesville is about 1036 mi.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Gainesville.

  • 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.

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