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$211+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Honolulu (DSM - HNL)

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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HNL
Feb 23 — Mar 21
Mon 2/23
Mon 3/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 2/226:19 am
DSM
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HNL
1 stop12h 56m
Delta
Thu 2/265:15 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sun 2/229:04 am
DSM
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HNL
2 stops16h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 2/268:45 pm
HNL
-
DSM
2 stops13h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 2/188:00 am
DSM
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HNL
2 stops17h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 2/256:05 pm
HNL
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DSM
1 stop12h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$448
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 2/226:10 am
DSM
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HNL
2 stops18h 50m
Southwest
Thu 2/269:00 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop11h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/23$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 4/76:55 am
DSM
-
HNL
2 stops18h 58m
Delta
Tue 4/144:05 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 13m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Sat 5/26:56 pm
DSM
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HNL
1 stop23h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 5/69:00 pm
HNL
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DSM
1 stop11h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/22$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 2/186:50 am
DSM
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HNL
1 stop12h 21m
Delta
Wed 2/255:15 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop13h 02m
Delta
Deal found 1/22$503

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Honolulu (HNL). 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 January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$422
(Delta)

One-way from

$211
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$693
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Honolulu 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 January 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-3:15 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Honolulu

Thu 2/26

9:35 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$428

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

9:04 am-9:21 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Honolulu

Wed 3/4

6:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop12h 25m

$448

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

6:10 am-9:00 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Honolulu

Thu 2/26

9:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$461

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Honolulu

Thu 2/26

8:45 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$471

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

6:55 am-8:53 pm

2 stops18h 58m

Honolulu

Tue 4/14

4:05 pm-10:18 am

1 stop13h 13m

$472

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-2:42 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Honolulu

Mon 3/16

3:46 pm-9:46 am

1 stop13h 00m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

9:04 am-4:46 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Honolulu

Wed 2/25

6:05 pm-10:53 am

1 stop12h 48m

$542

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

10:59 am-5:58 pm

2 stops34h 59m

Honolulu

Thu 2/12

5:15 pm-10:17 am

1 stop13h 02m

$547

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-2:42 pm

1 stop13h 27m

Honolulu

Tue 3/17

4:20 pm-10:09 am

1 stop12h 49m

$548

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

6:10 am-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$211

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

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 Honolulu in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu (average of $453). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Honolulu?

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated January 24, 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,192 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
11,193 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $442, Delta can have you in Honolulu from Des Moines in 12h 56m. 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 $421. 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 45% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu (average of $453). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 Honolulu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Honolulu. 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 January 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$421Average$703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$470Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$578Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$653Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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