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$388+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Lihue (DSM - LIH)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIH
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lihue

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Lihue
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Lihue. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/57:00 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Tue 5/129:40 pm
LIH
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DSM
2 stops14h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/57:00 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/139:40 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops18h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$627
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/66:55 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops14h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/139:10 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops16h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/287:00 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Wed 5/139:40 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops17h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$678
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/289:00 am
DSM
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LIH
1 stop11h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 5/1312:43 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops15h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$685
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/67:00 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops16h 40m
Delta
Tue 5/129:40 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops14h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$690
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 8/119:14 am
DSM
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LIH
1 stop11h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$694
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 8/119:14 am
DSM
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LIH
1 stop11h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 8/181:01 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops16h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$700
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/57:00 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops15h 40m
Delta
Thu 5/149:40 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops31h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/6$709
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 8/115:30 am
DSM
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LIH
1 stop13h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 8/189:41 pm
LIH
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DSM
1 stop12h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$714
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 8/48:52 am
DSM
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LIH
2 stops16h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 8/119:41 pm
LIH
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DSM
1 stop12h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$720

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Lihue

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lihue (LIH). 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(Delta)

One-way from

$388
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$944
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lihue 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Lihue that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Lihue

Tue 5/12

9:40 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops14h 26m

$618
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

9:06 am-3:47 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Lihue

Wed 5/13

12:43 pm-9:23 am

2 stops15h 40m

$700

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

6:55 am-5:41 pm

2 stops15h 46m

Lihue

Tue 3/31

8:19 pm-3:42 pm

2 stops14h 23m

$724

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Lihue

Thu 5/14

9:40 pm-10:16 am

2 stops31h 36m

$729

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

9:00 am-9:57 pm

2 stops17h 57m

Lihue

Tue 3/31

7:35 pm-2:22 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$736

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

7:16 pm-11:38 am

2 stops21h 22m

Lihue

Thu 4/30

1:01 pm-10:37 am

2 stops16h 36m

$739

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

11:31 am-6:17 am

2 stops23h 46m

Lihue

Tue 5/5

7:35 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$773

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

8:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Lihue

Mon 3/23

8:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$790

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

9:00 am-3:47 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Lihue

Tue 4/7

12:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$795
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-7:06 pm

2 stops17h 51m

$388

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Lihue

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

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lihue from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Lihue

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $521). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue in September is currently the most expensive (average of $829). 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 Lihue

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lihue. 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 Lihue. Reviews last updated March 11, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Lihue, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,419 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,414 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 Lihue. 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 Lihue?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Lihue in about 11h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3986 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($573), and United Airlines ($573) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Lihue. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Lihue 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 Lihue?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $521). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue in September is currently the most expensive (average of $829). 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 Lihue

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Lihue. 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$573Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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