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$279+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Little Rock (DSM - LIT)

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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — LIT
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Little Rock

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Little Rock
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Little Rock. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:32 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 2/174:55 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/145:30 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 2/181:28 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/201:52 pm
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 3/244:55 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:55 pm
DSM
-
LIT
2 stops9h 00m
Southwest
Thu 4/3012:05 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/245:00 pm
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 4/307:21 am
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/139:04 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop7h 35m
United Airlines
Sun 2/154:38 pm
LIT
-
DSM
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/207:15 am
DSM
-
LIT
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/246:50 am
LIT
-
DSM
2 stops9h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$373

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Little Rock (LIT). 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$279
(Delta)

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Little Rock that are best for you.

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Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

6:32 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 23m

Little Rock

Tue 2/17

6:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$311

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

1:29 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Little Rock

Wed 2/18

1:28 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$315

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

5:00 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Little Rock

Thu 4/30

7:21 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 07m

$337

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

1:55 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Little Rock

Thu 4/30

12:05 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$343

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

9:04 am-4:39 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Little Rock

Sun 2/15

4:38 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$367

Des MoinesLittle Rock

DSM - LIT

DSMLIT

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

5:16 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$279

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Deals found on 1/19

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Little Rock

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 Little Rock in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Little Rock

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Little Rock. 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 Little Rock. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Des Moines to Little Rock have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Little Rock. 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 Little Rock?

    Departing from Des Moines to Little Rock will take you 5h 23m. Airlines will cover a distance of 477 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Little Rock is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $246 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $306. These flights start at 41% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Little Rock 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 Little Rock

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Little Rock. 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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