How long is the flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?

For as low as $442, United Airlines can have you in Honolulu from Des Moines in 11h 42m. Des Moines and Honolulu are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Honolulu round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Honolulu round-trip from $414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $470, and American Airlines, from $578. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Honolulu are Delta ($202), Southwest ($252), and American Airlines ($299).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Honolulu?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Honolulu are United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?

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

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

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Wed 12/313:00 pmDSM - HNL

1 stop19h 38mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$737

Sun 12/149:00 amDSM - HNL

2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/168:45 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop11h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$769

Tue 12/308:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops40h 41mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$776

Tue 12/309:00 amDSM - HNL

1 stop13h 48mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/68:30 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$849

Tue 12/169:00 amDSM - HNL

2 stops16h 03mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/258:30 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop13h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$863

Sat 12/139:00 amDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/197:30 amHNL - DSM

2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$878

Wed 12/319:00 amDSM - HNL

1 stop13h 48mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/710:50 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$880

Sun 12/145:45 amDSM - HNL

2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 12/197:30 amHNL - DSM

2 stops12h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$894

Best flights from Des Moines to Honolulu
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 2/189:04 amDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 42mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/2510:50 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop10h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$442

Sun 1/256:54 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 17mDelta

Sun 2/14:45 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 56mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$567

Mon 1/269:03 amDSM - HNL

2 stops16h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:40 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$546

Thu 1/1512:04 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops27h 51mDelta

Wed 1/215:15 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop13h 04mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$567

Fri 1/306:54 amDSM - HNL

2 stops14h 11mDelta

Wed 2/49:35 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops14h 06mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$570

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Tue 1/63:25 pmDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/1311:00 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$547

Wed 1/78:00 amDSM - HNL

2 stops17h 08mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/1410:50 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$432

Mon 1/126:24 amDSM - HNL

1 stop13h 00mDelta

Fri 1/234:44 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 51mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$421

Thu 1/225:35 amDSM - HNL

2 stops19h 53mDelta

Thu 1/294:44 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$529

Thu 1/223:25 pmDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/2911:00 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$537

Mon 1/269:03 amDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/298:40 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$541

One-way flights from Des Moines to Honolulu
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Tue 1/135:21 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$211

Sun 1/254:30 pmDSM - HNL

3 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$266

Sat 2/283:15 pmDSM - HNL

1 stop24h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$273

Sat 2/2810:57 amDSM - HNL

2 stops14h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$287

Sat 2/289:04 amDSM - HNL

2 stops16h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$362

Mon 1/198:00 amDSM - HNL

3 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$399

Tue 1/138:00 amDSM - HNL

3 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$468

Sat 12/205:06 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$515

Sun 12/215:30 amDSM - HNL

1 stop17h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$569

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One-way from	$211 (American Airlines)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$971

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Des Moines

Wed 2/18

9:04 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Honolulu

Wed 2/25

10:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$442

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

9:03 am-9:08 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Honolulu

Thu 1/29

8:40 pm-12:52 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$546

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

6:54 am-3:11 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Honolulu

Sun 2/1

4:45 pm-9:41 am

1 stop12h 56m

$567

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

12:04 pm-11:55 am

2 stops27h 51m

Honolulu

Wed 1/21

5:15 pm-10:19 am

1 stop13h 04m

$567

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:54 am-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 11m

Honolulu

Wed 2/4

9:35 pm-3:41 pm

2 stops14h 06m

$570

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

5:21 am-2:03 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$211

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

6:24 am-3:24 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$211

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

6:24 am-3:24 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$211

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

11:35 am-10:43 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$216

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 1/19

11:35 am-10:43 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$216

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	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-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Honolulu flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Honolulu flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu (average of $470). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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 HNL?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Honolulu in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Honolulu, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?
For as low as $442, United Airlines can have you in Honolulu from Des Moines in 11h 42m. Des Moines and Honolulu are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Honolulu round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Honolulu round-trip from $414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $470, and American Airlines, from $578. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu for 47% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Honolulu are Delta ($202), Southwest ($252), and American Airlines ($299).
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu (average of $470). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $696). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$465	Average$732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$470	Average$766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$579	Average$761	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$658	Average$815	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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