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$223+ 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIH
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/269:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 11/38:30 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop12h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$434
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/262:00 pm
DSM
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LIH
2 stops26h 00m
Southwest
Tue 11/34:05 pm
LIH
-
DSM
2 stops18h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 10/266:22 pm
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop25h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 11/310:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop11h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$491
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/198:10 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops16h 59m
American Airlines
Fri 8/289:00 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop18h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/199:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 8/287:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop11h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/209:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
2 stops15h 31m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop10h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$560
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/319:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop11h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$564
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/139:13 am
DSM
-
LIH
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 8/207:35 pm
LIH
-
DSM
1 stop11h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$574

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$434
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$223
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,595
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($143 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Lihue that are best for you.

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Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

9:13 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Lihue

Fri 8/28

7:35 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$534

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

9:13 am-7:44 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Lihue

Tue 8/25

7:35 pm-10:52 am

1 stop10h 17m

$560

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

9:13 am-3:40 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Lihue

Tue 9/1

7:35 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop11h 57m

$564

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

9:13 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Lihue

Tue 11/3

1:46 pm-10:35 am

2 stops16h 49m

$570

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 1/6

5:00 am-5:08 pm

2 stops16h 08m

Lihue

Wed 1/13

8:30 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$620
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

6:55 am-5:41 pm

2 stops15h 46m

$223

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

9:13 am-7:44 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$223

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

5:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$275
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$275

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

9:50 pm-7:23 pm

3 stops50h 33m

$631

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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 July.
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.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lihue?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Lihue flights typically cost between $980 and $1,276 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $434 on United Airlines (Oct 26-Nov 3).

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 July 26, 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
10,040 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 fly from Des Moines to Lihue in about 11h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3986 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($599), and American Airlines ($613) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Lihue. Users have found that United Airlines is 34% 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.

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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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$599Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$613Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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