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$164+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Memphis (DSM - MEM)

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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MEM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/241:38 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:38 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/235:15 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop6h 08m
Delta
Mon 3/26:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 17m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/234:40 pm
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 3/22:35 pm
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/246:10 am
DSM
-
MEM
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Sat 2/2810:40 am
MEM
-
DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 4/104:25 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Mon 4/135:59 pm
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/53:20 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop6h 39m
United Airlines
Fri 5/87:25 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop6h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/131:48 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop8h 54m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/141:29 pm
DSM
-
MEM
1 stop7h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:40 am
MEM
-
DSM
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$389

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Memphis (MEM). 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$164
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$402
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Memphis 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Memphis that are best for you.

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Memphis

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Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

1:38 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Memphis

Sat 2/28

5:38 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 06m

$247

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

5:15 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Memphis

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$277

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Memphis

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$287

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 00m

Memphis

Sat 2/28

10:40 am-7:15 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$299

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

4:25 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Memphis

Mon 4/13

5:59 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$302

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

3:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Memphis

Fri 5/8

7:25 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$349

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

1:29 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Memphis

Wed 2/18

8:40 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$389

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Thu 7/2

3:15 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$164

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

4:22 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

Des MoinesMemphis

DSM - MEM

DSMMEM

Des Moines

Fri 2/6

11:42 am-8:32 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$254

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Memphis

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Memphis from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Memphis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Memphis. 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 Memphis. Reviews last updated January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Memphis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis?

    American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Des Moines to Memphis in just under 6h 08m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 52m. Des Moines and Memphis are separated by a distance of 491 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 Memphis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Memphis is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $257 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $263. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Memphis for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Memphis 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 Memphis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Memphis. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$257Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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