How long is the flight from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Grand Junction in 5h 33m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Grand Junction is about 799 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Grand Junction round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Grand Junction. United Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Grand Junction ranges from 0.5 - 1.2 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Grand Junction when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Grand Junction, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction as you normally would.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Grand Junction 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-Grand Junction flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Grand Junction. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

Sun 3/225:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 33m

United Airlines

Sat 3/286:20 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop4h 22m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$268

Sat 4/185:11 pm

DSM

GJT

1 stop4h 48m

United Airlines

Tue 4/216:10 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop4h 32m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$281

Thu 2/125:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 38m

United Airlines

Mon 2/161:43 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop5h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$416

Sun 2/155:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 38m

United Airlines

Thu 2/191:43 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop5h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/26

$421

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Sun 3/225:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 33m

United Airlines

Sat 3/286:20 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop4h 22m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$268

Sat 4/185:11 pm

DSM

GJT

1 stop4h 48m

United Airlines

Tue 4/216:10 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop4h 32m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/27

$281

Thu 2/125:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 38m

United Airlines

Mon 2/161:43 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop5h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$416

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Thu 2/125:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 38m

United Airlines

Mon 2/161:43 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop5h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$416

Sun 2/155:30 am

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 38m

United Airlines

Thu 2/191:43 pm

GJT

DSM

1 stop5h 24m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/26

$421

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Thu 4/166:26 pm

DSM

GJT

1 stop5h 33m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$190

Thu 4/161:10 pm

DSM

GJT

2 stops28h 57m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/28

$395

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Round-trip from	$268 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$190 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$390

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DSM - GJT

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Des Moines

Sun 3/22

5:30 am-10:03 am

1 stop5h 33m

Grand Junction Regnl

Sat 3/28

6:20 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$268

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:11 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Grand Junction Regnl

Tue 4/21

6:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$281

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

5:30 am-10:08 am

1 stop5h 38m

Grand Junction Regnl

Mon 2/16

1:43 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$416

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

6:26 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$190

Des MoinesGrand Junction

DSM - GJT

DSMGJT

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

1:10 pm-5:07 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$395

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Grand Junction flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Grand Junction flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Grand Junction flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Grand Junction 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-Grand Junction flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Grand Junction

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Des Moines to Grand Junction by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,215 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,215 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Grand Junction?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Grand Junction in 5h 33m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Grand Junction is about 799 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Grand Junction round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($258), offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Grand Junction. United Airlines is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Grand Junction flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Grand Junction?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Junction 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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