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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Galveston, TX

DSM — HOU
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Sat 12/5
Sat 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Average price

$517
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to G4L?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Galveston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Galveston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.8
Good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,461 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
678 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,214 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Galveston?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Galveston. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Galveston per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Galveston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Galveston are Allegiant Air ($63), United Airlines ($143), and Southwest ($157).

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

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

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Galveston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$77Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$298Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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