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$74+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Indiana

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DSM — IND
jul. 6 — jul. 131
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Indiana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Indiana flight deals. Data was last updated julio 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$366
From Des Moines to Indiana
One-way flight from Des Moines to Indiana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Indiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Indiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 1, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mié. 8/136:24 amDSM - IND
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
jue. 8/149:22 amIND - DSM
1 stop6h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 8/146:12 pmDSM - SDF
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/217:33 amSDF - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 8/147:32 amDSM - IND
1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/215:45 amIND - DSM
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$178
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mar. 8/198:25 amDSM - SDF
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
mié. 8/203:20 pmSDF - DSM
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 8/71:55 pmDSM - IND
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
lun. 8/115:15 pmIND - DSM
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
sáb. 8/163:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
mié. 8/203:50 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
sáb. 8/166:10 amDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
mar. 8/197:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
jue. 8/147:32 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
jue. 8/211:27 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
lun. 8/115:25 pmDSM - IND
1 stop4h 59mDelta
jue. 8/146:30 amIND - DSM
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/30$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
jue. 10/165:45 amDSM - SDF
1 stop7h 04mDelta
lun. 10/201:20 pmSDF - DSM
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/30$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
mié. 8/136:00 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 28mDelta
lun. 8/189:15 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/1$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
mié. 8/136:00 amDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
lun. 8/188:25 amORD - DSM
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/30$209

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Indiana 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 julio 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Indiana that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Indiana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

mié. 8/13

6:24 am-1:07 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Indianapolis

jue. 8/14

9:22 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$177

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

jue. 8/14

6:12 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 56m

Louisville Intl

jue. 8/21

7:33 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$177

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

jue. 8/14

7:32 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 23m

Indianapolis

jue. 8/21

5:45 am-8:37 am

1 stop3h 52m

$178

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

mar. 8/19

8:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Louisville Intl

mié. 8/20

3:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$187

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

jue. 8/7

1:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 20m

Indianapolis

lun. 8/11

5:15 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$188

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

sáb. 8/16

3:45 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

mié. 8/20

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$189

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

sáb. 8/16

6:10 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 8/19

7:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$189

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

jue. 8/14

7:32 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/21

7:06 am-8:37 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$190

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

5:25 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Indianapolis

jue. 8/14

6:30 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 07m

$197

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM - SDF

DSMSDF

Des Moines

jue. 10/16

5:45 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Louisville Intl

lun. 10/20

1:20 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$197

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indiana (average of $297). Flying from Des Moines to Indiana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 IN?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Indiana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 1, 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 Indiana as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Indiana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indiana. 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 Indiana. Reviews last updated julio 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Indiana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Indiana from Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. United Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Frontier start at $128 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indiana (average of $297). Flying from Des Moines to Indiana in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$226Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$244Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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