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$289+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Key West (DSM - EYW)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — EYW
Mar 24 — Mar 311
Tue 3/24
Tue 3/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Key West

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Key West
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Key West. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/243:00 pm
DSM
-
EYW
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 4/286:49 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/2511:09 am
DSM
-
EYW
2 stops10h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 4/296:46 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 3/62:04 pm
DSM
-
EYW
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/114:05 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/18$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/251:52 pm
DSM
-
EYW
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 4/17:45 am
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$316
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 4/2411:09 am
DSM
-
EYW
1 stop6h 07m
American Airlines
Mon 4/276:46 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/2311:09 am
DSM
-
EYW
2 stops10h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 4/276:46 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/20$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 12/86:40 am
DSM
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EYW
1 stop8h 33m
American Airlines
Sat 12/1212:50 pm
EYW
-
DSM
2 stops10h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$334
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:21 pm
DSM
-
EYW
2 stops41h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1111:51 am
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/72:04 pm
DSM
-
EYW
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 3/114:05 pm
EYW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/20$339

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Key West

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Key West (EYW). 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 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$536
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Key West 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Key West that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

11:09 am-6:16 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Key West

Tue 4/28

6:49 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$289

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

2:04 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Key West

Wed 3/11

4:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$314

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

1:52 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Key West

Wed 4/1

7:45 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$316

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-4:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Key West

Tue 5/5

6:49 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$316

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops41h 03m

Key West

Wed 3/11

11:51 am-9:06 am

1 stop22h 15m

$338

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

2:04 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Key West

Wed 3/11

4:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$339

Des MoinesKey West

DSM - EYW

DSMEYW

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

11:09 am-6:16 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Key West

Mon 4/27

6:46 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$414

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Deals found on 2/18

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Key West

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 Key West 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-Key West flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Key West flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Key West flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Key West 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-Key West 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 Key West

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Key West?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Key West. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Key West may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 35 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Key West?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Key West (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Key West in December is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Key West

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Key West. 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 Key West. Reviews last updated February 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Key West 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
8,236 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,236 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,236 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,342 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,236 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,339 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,236 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,236 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Key West. 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 Key West?

    Departing from Des Moines to Key West will take you 6h 07m. The distance between Des Moines and Key West is about 1357 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Key West round-trip?

    Allegiant Air, at $76, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Key West.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Allegiant Air is 82% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Key West?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Key West?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Key West 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 Key West?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Key West (average of $80). Flying from Des Moines to Key West in December is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Key West

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Key West. 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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