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$156+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (DSM - GRR)

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 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — GRR
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Grand Rapids (GRR). 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Delta)

One-way from

$156
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$376
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/261:53 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop18h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/312:38 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/133:30 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Sat 12/206:01 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 10/29$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/113:17 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/164:58 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Fri 12/196:35 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/167:00 amGRR - DSM
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/118:00 amDSM - GRR
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/189:30 amGRR - DSM
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$371
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/129:30 amDSM - GRR
1 stop26h 51mAllegiant Air
Sun 11/166:30 amGRR - DSM
1 stop16h 03mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/28$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/261:35 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/3010:05 pmGRR - DSM
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/139:02 amDSM - GRR
1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/166:00 amGRR - DSM
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/1110:21 amDSM - GRR
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Wed 11/127:00 amGRR - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/29$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/264:04 pmDSM - GRR
1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/31:30 pmGRR - DSM
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$415

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids that are best for you.

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Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

3:30 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 12/20

6:01 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$289

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

3:17 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 12/16

4:58 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$311

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

6:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Fri 1/16

7:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$357

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

3:17 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Thu 12/18

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

$371

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

9:30 am-1:21 pm

1 stop26h 51m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/16

6:30 am-9:33 pm

1 stop16h 03m

$372

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Wed 11/26

1:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/30

10:05 pm-1:42 am

1 stop4h 37m

$377

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

9:02 am-1:25 pm

1 stop3h 23m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/16

6:00 am-8:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

$387

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$407

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

10:21 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$407

Des MoinesGrand Rapids

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

4:59 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$407

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

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 Grand Rapids in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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-Grand Rapids flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Grand Rapids flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Grand Rapids flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Grand Rapids flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Rapids flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (average of $153). Flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids in July is currently the most expensive (average of $575). 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 Grand Rapids

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids. Reviews last updated October 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Grand Rapids 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
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Grand Rapids will take you 3h 56m. Des Moines and Grand Rapids are separated by a distance of 426 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Grand Rapids is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $153 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $194 and $250 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Grand Rapids for 60% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids are United Airlines ($156), American Airlines ($174), and Delta ($204).

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

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

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

    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 Rapids.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Grand Rapids (average of $153). Flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids in July is currently the most expensive (average of $575). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Grand Rapids

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Grand Rapids. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$153Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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