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$287+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Hawaii

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DSM — HNL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Hawaii

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Hawaii flight deals. Data was last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$409
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$287
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$852
From Des Moines to Hawaii
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Hawaii
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Hawaii. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/115:00 amDSM - OGG
1 stop14h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/187:00 pmOGG - DSM
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$409
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/151:55 pmDSM - HNL
2 stops25h 25mSouthwest
Fri 9/199:10 pmHNL - DSM
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$503
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/48:02 amDSM - OGG
2 stops16h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/132:06 pmOGG - DSM
2 stops16h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:03 amDSM - HNL
2 stops18h 23mDelta
Tue 11/411:15 pmHNL - DSM
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/28$574
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/266:30 amDSM - OGG
2 stops15h 00mSouthwest
Tue 9/28:25 pmOGG - DSM
1 stop14h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$578
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/298:40 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop14h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$578
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/295:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/510:44 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 9/98:16 amDSM - HNL
1 stop10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/169:42 pmHNL - DSM
1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 10/283:10 pmDSM - KOA
1 stop27h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/64:32 pmKOA - DSM
1 stop18h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 11/69:01 amDSM - KOA
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/102:20 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$638
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:01 amDSM - HNL
1 stop11h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/208:00 amHNL - DSM
2 stops11h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:00 amDSM - KOA
2 stops17h 00mDelta
Mon 8/258:41 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops32h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/27$681

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

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Des Moines

Fly to

Hawaii

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesKahului

DSM - OGG

DSMOGG

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

5:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Kahului

Tue 11/18

7:00 pm-10:44 am

1 stop11h 44m

$409

Des MoinesKahului

DSM - OGG

DSMOGG

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

8:02 am-8:31 pm

2 stops16h 29m

Kahului

Thu 11/13

2:06 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 24m

$540

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 10/28

7:03 am-8:26 pm

2 stops18h 23m

Honolulu

Tue 11/4

11:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$574

Des MoinesKahului

DSM - OGG

DSMOGG

Des Moines

Tue 8/26

6:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops15h 00m

Kahului

Tue 9/2

8:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$578

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

Lihue

Mon 9/29

8:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$578

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

5:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Lihue

Wed 11/5

10:44 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$579

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

8:16 am-1:56 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Honolulu

Tue 9/16

9:42 pm-1:46 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$630

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:01 am-3:35 pm

1 stop14h 34m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/21

6:30 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$633

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

9:01 am-4:18 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/10

2:20 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 10m

$638

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

9:01 am-4:33 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Honolulu

Thu 11/20

8:00 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$668

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Hawaii

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Hawaii

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hawaii (average of $469). Flying from Des Moines to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 HI?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Hawaii. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Hawaii

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hawaii. 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 Hawaii. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Des Moines to Hawaii to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Hawaii. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $287. Users have also found prices from $317 and $357 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Hawaii?

    When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Hawaii consider Des Moines - Kona Intl, Des Moines - Honolulu or Des Moines - Hilo Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Hawaii 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 Hawaii?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Hawaii (average of $469). Flying from Des Moines to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Hawaii

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Hawaii. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$470Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$475Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$531Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$536Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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