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$48+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston

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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — HOU
May 24 — May 311
Sun 5/24
Sun 5/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/156:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/199:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/20$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/152:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$140
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/156:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/229:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/20$147
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/31:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 25m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/64:52 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/19$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Thu 5/2810:05 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop15h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Mon 5/186:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$180
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/229:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/22$181
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Wed 6/106:30 am
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop7h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/271:29 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop19h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/712:37 pm
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 31m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/103:58 pm
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 17m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/19$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/56:00 am
DSM
-
HOU
Nonstop2h 20m
Allegiant Air
Fri 6/129:10 am
HOU
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/21$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/112:16 pm
DSM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:05 pm
IAH
-
DSM
1 stop15h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 4/23$200

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (HO1). 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 April 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$119
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$48
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$299
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Houston 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 April 24, 2026.
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Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

3:30 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/23

8:12 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$279

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

3:30 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/18

8:15 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$279

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

2:48 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/14

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$289

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Wed 8/12

6:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/17

3:20 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$294

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 5/15

2:33 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/20

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

$314

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Sat 6/6

6:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/13

5:40 am-2:50 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$344

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

8:15 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/19

8:15 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$349

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

6:20 am-8:48 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/15

5:04 am-12:19 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$359

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - IAH

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

8:15 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/17

5:09 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 28m

$359

Des MoinesHouston

DSM - HOU

DSMHOU

Des Moines

Fri 6/5

4:40 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/12

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

$369

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Houston, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $45). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2026.

When flying from Des Moines to Houston, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated April 24, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Houston 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,452 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,644 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
707 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,668 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,335 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Des Moines; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Des Moines airport to Houston. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Houston?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Des Moines to Houston in just under 6h 01m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 29m. The distance between Des Moines and Houston is about 803 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Allegiant Air, at $53, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Allegiant Air is currently priced 82% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $87 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $103 on average, our data indicates $71 when flying from Des Moines to Houston.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Houston (average of $45). Flying from Des Moines to Houston in September is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Houston. 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$53Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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