$135+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis (DSM - IND)
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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IND
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to IndianapolisExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 20, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 20, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/309:23 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 7/78:05 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16![American Airlines logo]()
$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 7/155:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/225:05 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Tue 6/305:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 7/712:30 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 8/105:40 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:00 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/104:40 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop17h 48m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/128:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop14h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/18![Allegiant Air logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sat 10/175:40 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Tue 10/201:50 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 8/135:40 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:50 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$311
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1510:25 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 53m
Delta
Fri 7/317:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/19![Delta logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 6/235:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 6/294:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$319
Best flights from Des Moines to IndianapolisDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 20, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Wed 7/155:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/225:05 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/236:50 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 6/293:19 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 7/55:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 7/107:51 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15![American Airlines logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Tue 6/305:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 7/712:30 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Mon 8/105:40 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:00 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 7/26:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 7/56:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17![United Airlines logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 8/135:40 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:50 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/225:20 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Fri 7/242:55 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 8/56:10 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops14h 30m
Southwest
Fri 8/71:15 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 6/294:40 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Mon 7/66:45 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$347
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to IndianapolisDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Data last updated May 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Data last updated May 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:16 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop28h 38m
Frontier
Sun 6/78:39 pm
IND
- DSM
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20![Frontier logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Tue 6/165:20 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Mon 6/224:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/17![Southwest logo]()
$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/176:50 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 6/187:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/16![United Airlines logo]()
$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Wed 6/173:45 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Fri 6/194:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/186:08 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 33m
Delta
Thu 6/257:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop4h 14m
Delta
Deal found 5/19![Delta logo]()
$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 6/235:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 6/294:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 6/254:40 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Mon 6/294:05 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/295:45 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops40h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/67:00 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 6/309:23 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 7/78:05 am
IND
- DSM
1 stop5h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16![American Airlines logo]()
$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Tue 6/305:20 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Tue 7/712:30 pm
IND
- DSM
2 stops11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/16![Southwest logo]()
$286
One-way flights from Des Moines to IndianapolisSearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 20, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop16h 14m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/20![Allegiant Air logo]()
$135
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2211:23 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/20![United Airlines logo]()
$141
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/52:16 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop28h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19![Frontier logo]()
$146
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/155:30 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/20![Southwest logo]()
$161
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 6/298:05 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop3h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15![American Airlines logo]()
$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/35:10 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19![Southwest logo]()
$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 6/136:08 am
DSM
- IND
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Deal found 5/18![Delta logo]()
$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/21:04 pm
DSM
- IND
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/18![Delta logo]()
$224
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 6/295:10 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Tue 6/26:55 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 6/136:10 am
DSM
- IND
2 stops15h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/18![Southwest logo]()
$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Sun 7/53:59 pm
DSM
- IND
2 stops17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$244
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND). 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 May 20, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $280 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $135 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $363 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis 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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis that are best for you.
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Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Wed 7/15
5:20 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Indianapolis
Wed 7/22
5:05 pm-9:40 pm
1 stop5h 35m
$281
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Tue 6/30
5:20 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Indianapolis
Tue 7/7
12:30 pm-10:45 pm
2 stops11h 15m
$286
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Mon 8/10
5:40 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Indianapolis
Wed 8/12
5:00 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop5h 55m
$296
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Thu 8/13
5:40 am-12:10 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Indianapolis
Sat 8/15
6:50 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 40m
$311
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Tue 6/23
6:50 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop3h 56m
Indianapolis
Mon 6/29
3:19 pm-7:25 pm
1 stop5h 06m
$314
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Wed 7/22
5:20 am-3:30 pm
2 stops9h 10m
Indianapolis
Fri 7/24
2:55 pm-10:20 pm
1 stop8h 25m
$319
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Wed 8/5
6:10 am-9:40 pm
2 stops14h 30m
Indianapolis
Fri 8/7
1:15 pm-10:10 pm
2 stops9h 55m
$330
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Sun 7/5
5:00 am-11:40 am
1 stop5h 40m
Indianapolis
Fri 7/10
7:51 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 10m
$347
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Thu 7/2
6:00 am-12:54 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Indianapolis
Sun 7/5
6:00 am-10:17 am
1 stop5h 17m
$347
Des MoinesIndianapolis
DSM - IND
DSMIND
Des Moines
Mon 6/29
4:40 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop5h 45m
Indianapolis
Mon 7/6
6:45 am-11:30 am
1 stop5h 45m
$347
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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 Indianapolis in May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Indianapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Indianapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Indianapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Indianapolis 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-Indianapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis (average of $251). Flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $586). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis. Reviews last updated May 20, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Des Moines to Indianapolis by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$196 | Average$344 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$196 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$269 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |