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$189+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Joshua Tree, CA

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — SNA
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Joshua Tree are usually found in January or April, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Joshua Tree

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Joshua Tree flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$189
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$704
From Des Moines to Joshua Tree
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Joshua Tree
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:44 pmDSM - PSP
1 stop16h 16mFrontier
Mon 11/1012:00 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 12/97:00 amDSM - PSP
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 12/161:45 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/28$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:20 amDSM - PSP
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/1611:05 amPSP - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/282:17 pmDSM - PSP
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/314:41 pmPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:00 amDSM - PSP
2 stops14h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/235:20 amPSP - DSM
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$382

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Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

5:10 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 44m

Palm Springs

Sat 9/13

6:32 am-3:24 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$297

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

7:25 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Palm Springs

Sat 10/18

5:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$308

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

2:40 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops8h 36m

Palm Springs

Tue 10/21

1:45 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$357

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

9:08 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Palm Springs

Tue 9/23

5:20 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$391

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Sat 9/20

5:15 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$189

Des MoinesPalm Springs

DSM - PSP

DSMPSP

Des Moines

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop8h 48m

$353

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree, you should look to book at least 35 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 Joshua Tree?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Joshua Tree in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 JO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Joshua Tree flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Joshua Tree

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Joshua Tree. 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 Joshua Tree. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Joshua Tree 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
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Joshua Tree flight route?

    Flights from Des Moines to Joshua Tree have been viewed 8 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Joshua Tree?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Palm Springs) can be booked for $297 on average our data indicates $144 when flying from Des Moines to Joshua Tree.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Joshua Tree (average of $298). Flying from Des Moines to Joshua Tree in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Joshua Tree

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Joshua Tree. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$106Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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