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$392+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kaua'i

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIH
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$392
(United Airlines)

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April

Average price

$563
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kaua'i. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/275:18 amDSM - LIH
2 stops13h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/510:14 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/13$608
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 10/259:08 amDSM - LIH
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/18:40 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$618
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 5/146:40 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Wed 5/213:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops18h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 5/13$754
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 12/284:00 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops32h 12mDelta
Sat 1/38:30 amLIH - DSM
2 stops25h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/13$1,397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/33:59 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,881

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DSM - LIH

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Des Moines

Sat 10/25

9:08 am-7:55 pm

2 stops15h 47m

Lihue

Sat 11/1

8:40 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$618

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

5:41 am-3:04 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Lihue

Tue 11/11

10:11 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$628

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DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 7/17

6:02 am-8:25 pm

2 stops19h 23m

$392

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DSM - LIH

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Des Moines

Thu 7/17

5:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$663

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DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-7:22 pm

2 stops17h 22m

$828

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Deals found on 5/13

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Kaua'i in June is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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 FUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Kaua'i. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i as you normally would.

Rainfall in Kaua'i by month

Plan your trip to Kaua'i by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kaua'i ranges from 2.2 - 6.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kaua'i when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in Kaua'i by month

Plan your trip to Kaua'i by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kaua'i, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 69.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kaua'i

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kaua'i. 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 Kaua'i. Reviews last updated May 14, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,726 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,949 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i. It is only a 3.6 mi journey to Des Moines (DSM) from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Kaua'i one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $392. Users have also found prices from $663 and $828 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kaua'i 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 Kaua'i?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kaua'i (average of $440). Flying from Des Moines to Kaua'i in June is currently the most expensive (average of $682). 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 Kaua'i

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kaua'i. 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$536Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$568Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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