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$253+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HNL
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

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.
Tue 9/157:00 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop11h 34m
Delta
Tue 9/294:13 pm
HNL
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DSM
1 stop13h 04m
Delta
Deal found 7/27$434
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/186:55 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop11h 56m
Delta
Thu 8/2710:45 pm
HNL
-
DSM
2 stops17h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/26$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 9/1511:32 am
DSM
-
HNL
2 stops13h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 9/297:40 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop10h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$440
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:33 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop12h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 9/88:00 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:15 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop12h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/238:00 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/96:15 am
DSM
-
HNL
1 stop12h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 9/168:00 pm
HNL
-
DSM
1 stop9h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$484
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.
Sun 8/305:00 am
DSM
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HNL
1 stop12h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 9/88:30 pm
HNL
-
DSM
2 stops13h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/159:51 am
DSM
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HNL
2 stops15h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 9/291:37 pm
HNL
-
DSM
2 stops14h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/1010:59 am
DSM
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HNL
2 stops29h 32m
Delta
Thu 9/242:50 pm
HNL
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DSM
1 stop13h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/22$499

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$434
(Delta)

One-way from

$253
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$803
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

1:35 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Honolulu

Tue 9/8

9:40 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$489
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

6:15 am-1:34 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Honolulu

Tue 9/15

8:00 pm-10:52 am

1 stop9h 52m

$564

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

9:13 am-7:48 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Honolulu

Tue 9/15

8:00 pm-10:52 am

1 stop9h 52m

$570

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-2:07 pm

1 stop13h 07m

Honolulu

Tue 8/25

3:25 pm-10:43 am

1 stop14h 18m

$584

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

9:13 am-3:16 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Honolulu

Tue 9/22

8:00 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$584

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

9:13 am-3:16 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Honolulu

Sun 9/6

7:40 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$600

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

6:00 am-1:53 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Honolulu

Fri 10/30

7:00 am-9:42 am

2 stops21h 42m

$615

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

6:55 am-1:51 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Honolulu

Tue 9/8

1:00 pm-10:17 am

2 stops16h 17m

$615

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:55 am-7:48 pm

2 stops17h 53m

Honolulu

Mon 10/26

7:30 pm-10:11 am

1 stop9h 41m

$620

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

11:50 am-9:25 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Honolulu

Thu 10/29

9:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$625

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 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-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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Honolulu from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

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 88 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 $671). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,038). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Honolulu flights typically cost between $626 and $750 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $434 on Delta (Aug 18-Aug 27).

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 July 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Honolulu, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 $489, United Airlines can have you in Honolulu from Des Moines in 10h 40m. Des Moines and Honolulu are separated by a distance of 3939 mi.

  • 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 $422. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $473, and American Airlines, from $479. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu for 43% 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), United Airlines ($282), 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 $671). Flying from Des Moines to Honolulu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,038). 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 Honolulu

Discover the top 3 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$422Average$722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$473Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$479Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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