Cheap flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis (DSM - IND) from $129

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — IND
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Des Moines to Indianapolis are usually found in February or December, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Indianapolis (IND)

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to IND flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Indianapolis flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Indianapolis.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$288

One-way from

$129
High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Indianapolis
One-way flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis

DSM - IND

Price

$288 - $442

IND

Temperature

28.4 - 75.2 °F

IND

Rainfall

2.3 - 5.1 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Indianapolis.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

Find a great deal and save up to 49% by booking at least 24 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Indianapolis within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $473.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis lean towards being more expensive in July. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $247.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis (DSM - IND)?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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Cheap Des Moines to Indianapolis flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to Indianapolis from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis
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1 stop3h 46m

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1 stop5h 38m

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2 stops13h 19m

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1 stop5h 39m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Indianapolis

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines from Des Moines to Indianapolis 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

La attenzione in volo e sta gentilissima e il personale molto competente.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Indianapolis flights.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $134, but on average you can expect to pay $273.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Indianapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $134 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $215 and $230 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis?

What does DSM to IND mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Indianapolis Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to IND flight.

Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Indianapolis

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Indianapolis choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$251Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$251Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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