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$136+ 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IND
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis
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 March 20, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sun 4/195:45 pm
DSM
-
IND
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Sat 4/256:13 am
IND
-
DSM
1 stop4h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:45 pm
DSM
-
IND
1 stop5h 22m
Delta
Mon 4/205:58 pm
IND
-
DSM
1 stop3h 41m
Delta
Deal found 3/16$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Mon 4/131:45 pm
DSM
-
IND
1 stop10h 00m
Southwest
Mon 4/204:35 pm
IND
-
DSM
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/16$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 5/291:04 pm
DSM
-
IND
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Tue 6/24:49 pm
IND
-
DSM
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/18$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/165:25 am
DSM
-
IND
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/236:35 pm
IND
-
DSM
2 stops5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/19$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:05 pm
DSM
-
IND
1 stop3h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 5/37:15 am
IND
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/98:00 am
DSM
-
IND
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 5/137:15 am
IND
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:00 am
DSM
-
IND
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Sun 5/105:55 am
IND
-
DSM
1 stop3h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/17$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/305:25 am
DSM
-
IND
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Sun 5/35:45 pm
IND
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$340
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/86:15 am
DSM
-
IND
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Sun 5/107:15 am
IND
-
DSM
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$342

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 March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$136
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$830
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($113 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 4/16

5:25 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Indianapolis

Thu 4/23

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$311
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

7:05 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop3h 26m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/3

7:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$324

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

5:01 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 31m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/15

5:55 am-8:26 am

1 stop3h 31m

$329

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

5:30 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Indianapolis

Wed 5/13

7:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$336

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

6:15 am-11:21 am

1 stop4h 06m

Indianapolis

Sun 5/10

7:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$342

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

7:06 pm-12:55 am

1 stop4h 49m

Indianapolis

Sun 6/21

5:10 am-8:13 am

1 stop4h 03m

$347

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 8/4

10:15 am-3:13 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Indianapolis

Sun 8/9

7:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 10m

$367

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

1:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop10h 00m

Indianapolis

Fri 5/15

6:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops5h 30m

$382

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

5:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Indianapolis

Mon 6/22

5:40 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$382
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

6:15 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$136

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Indianapolis from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis (average of $130). Flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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.

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 March 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,450 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,480 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,302 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis can take about 3h 26m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $324. Des Moines and Indianapolis are separated by a distance of 406 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Indianapolis is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $196 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $196 and $210 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $123 and $125, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis (average of $130). Flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Indianapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis. 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$210Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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