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$121+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IAH
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/12:16 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Wed 7/86:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$230
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/12:16 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Fri 7/106:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$250
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:16 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop20h 26m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:59 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/32:16 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:14 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop19h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:16 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Mon 8/316:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 7/13:01 pm
DSM
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 7/88:12 pm
IAH
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DSM
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/72:19 pm
DSM
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IAH
1 stop10h 21m
Frontier
Fri 8/146:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$270
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 48m
Frontier
Thu 8/275:34 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop19h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Wed 7/12:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/81:29 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop19h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Fri 7/36:50 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 7/68:12 pm
IAH
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DSM
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$279

Find flight deals from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH). 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 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$230
(Priceline)

One-way from

$121
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$456 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

6:20 am-8:49 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/3

8:12 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$269

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 6/27

6:52 pm-12:34 am

1 stop5h 42m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/29

8:12 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$279

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-11:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

5:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

$289

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

2:41 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/27

9:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$299

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

6:20 am-8:49 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/21

8:17 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$309

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 11/21

6:45 pm-12:14 am

1 stop5h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/24

5:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

$352

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

6:00 am-8:24 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 9/27

5:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$359

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/4

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$364

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

10:24 am-7:52 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/8

5:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$419
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

2:16 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 28m

$121

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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 George Bush Intcntl in June.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $266). Flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to IAH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

When flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. 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 George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated June 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston George Bush Intcntl from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston George Bush Intcntl should be relatively easy as there are 5 daily outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier fly from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in about 10h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is about 803 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $229. United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Copa Airlines (80%), United Airlines (79%), Air New Zealand( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $775 for a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $173 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Houston George Bush Intcntl) is currently priced at $269.

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

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $266). Flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to George Bush Intcntl. 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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