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$331+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (DSM - KOA)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KOA
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Mon 3/9
Mon 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/253:24 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops29h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 3/42:08 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops21h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$601
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/103:28 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/2412:50 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops22h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$614
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/105:20 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops29h 27m
Delta
Mon 3/1610:15 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$617
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/412:25 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Wed 3/1110:15 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$623
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/95:47 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Mon 3/1610:15 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/412:25 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops34h 05m
Delta
Mon 3/1610:15 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops30h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 4/213:04 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops25h 46m
United Airlines
Mon 4/2710:48 pm
KOA
-
DSM
2 stops19h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$672
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/42:59 pm
DSM
-
KOA
2 stops25h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 3/177:35 pm
KOA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$678

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). 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 February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$601
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$331
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$683
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona 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 February 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

2:04 pm-11:33 am

2 stops26h 29m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/24

12:50 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops22h 17m

$614

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

1:32 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops31h 18m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

2:08 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$637

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 3/9

5:47 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-9:46 am

2 stops30h 31m

$643

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:00 am-2:26 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Kona Intl

Mon 4/27

9:55 pm-1:43 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$670

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

6:59 pm-11:50 am

2 stops21h 51m

Kona Intl

Mon 4/27

10:48 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops19h 11m

$672

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

2:59 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/17

7:35 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$678

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

2:59 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

7:35 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$678

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

10:57 am-6:37 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/12

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$706

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

2:59 pm-12:33 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/12

7:35 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$708

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

Mon 3/16

8:21 pm-11:08 am

3 stops43h 47m

$331

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

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 Kailua-Kona in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kailua-Kona 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-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated February 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,245 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,245 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,245 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,247 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,245 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona in 14h 26m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona is about 3908 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $605. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $633 round trip. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. 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 February 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$605Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$633Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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