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$343+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIH
Jun 14 — Jun 211
Sun 6/14
Sun 6/21
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 May 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/19:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 9/27:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$624
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/172:58 pm
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop28h 16m
American Airlines
Fri 10/231:45 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops13h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$636
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.
Thu 8/279:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 9/67:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop11h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$704
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 8/279:32 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops15h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 9/69:41 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops15h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$715
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 10/1711:33 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops13h 11m
United Airlines
Fri 10/237:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops13h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$732
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 5/259:14 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops15h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 5/287:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/11$740

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$525
(Delta)

One-way from

$343
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$868
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. 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 May 15, 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

Fri 5/29

11:34 am-7:42 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Lihue

Tue 6/2

7:35 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$740

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:45 am-2:23 pm

1 stop13h 38m

Lihue

Mon 6/1

9:40 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$789

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

9:14 am-8:14 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Lihue

Fri 7/17

1:17 pm-10:27 am

2 stops16h 10m

$911

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-7:42 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Lihue

Sat 5/30

1:01 pm-10:22 am

2 stops16h 21m

$920
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

9:14 am-3:37 pm

1 stop11h 23m

Lihue

Sat 6/6

7:35 pm-10:42 am

1 stop10h 07m

$930
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 7/29

7:05 am-7:03 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$343

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

7:01 am-7:06 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$373

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 5/27

6:47 pm-11:27 am

1 stop21h 40m

$425

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

9:41 am-8:48 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$428
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 7/21

9:14 am-3:37 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$452

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Deals found on 5/10

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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 May.
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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $608). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,595). 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 May 15, 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
9,717 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,717 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,717 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,662 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,717 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Lihue in about 13h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30m. 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, United Airlines ($573), and American Airlines ($580) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Lihue. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $608). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,595). 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$573Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$580Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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