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$470+ 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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KOA
may. 20 — may. 271
mar. 5/20
mar. 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 mayo 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$470
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$790
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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 mayo 15, 2025.

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.
mar. 12/25:41 amDSM - KOA
1 stop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
vie. 12/129:25 pmKOA - DSM
1 stop11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$663
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
sáb. 11/16:20 amDSM - KOA
2 stops16h 50mSouthwest
dom. 11/99:15 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops14h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$729
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.
vie. 5/309:19 amDSM - KOA
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/37:40 pmKOA - DSM
1 stop12h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$733
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
mar. 12/27:00 amDSM - KOA
2 stops16h 40mDelta
vie. 12/129:40 pmKOA - DSM
2 stops19h 10mDelta
Deal found 5/14$740

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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 Moines

Fly to

Kailua-Kona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

lun. 8/4

5:00 am-2:27 pm

2 stops14h 27m

Kona Intl

lun. 8/11

9:40 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$718

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

vie. 5/30

9:19 am-3:19 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Kona Intl

mar. 6/3

7:40 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$733

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

mar. 8/5

5:40 am-7:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Kona Intl

mar. 8/12

9:45 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops17h 57m

$785

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

sáb. 6/7

7:01 am-7:10 pm

2 stops17h 09m

$470

Des MoinesKailua-Kona

DSM - KOA

DSMKOA

Des Moines

sáb. 6/7

5:20 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$494

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Deals found on 5/15

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 15, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

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 mayo 15, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,289 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $683. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $729 and $783, respectively. These flights start at 19% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Des Moines to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 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 mayo 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$693Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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