Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Michigan from $147

DSM — DTW
Mar 22 — Mar 291

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 56% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Des Moines to Michigan 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $516, or $587 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Flights from Des Moines to Michigan lean towards being more expensive in January. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Michigan in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $237.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Michigan as you normally would.

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Des MoinesGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

2023-05-26

1 stop11h 31m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

2023-06-04

1 stop26h 53m

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

2023-04-15

1 stop6h 08m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2023-04-22

1 stop5h 43m

Des MoinesGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

2023-05-26

1 stop11h 31m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

2023-06-05

1 stop24h 24m

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

2023-05-07

1 stop26h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2023-05-13

1 stop4h 26m

Des MoinesGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

2023-05-29

1 stop11h 31m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

2023-06-05

1 stop24h 24m

Des MoinesGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

DSM - GRR

DSMGRR

Des Moines

2023-05-27

1 stop6h 16m

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

2023-06-03

1 stop5h 46m

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

2023-04-15

2 stops11h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2023-04-22

1 stop8h 17m

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

2023-03-31

1 stop4h 44m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2023-04-04

1 stop6h 10m

Des MoinesDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

2023-03-27

2 stops16h 07m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2023-03-28

2 stops22h 46m

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Reviews of Airlines Servicing Michigan

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

There was limited food and drink options (no coffee/tea) and my tray was broken and inoperable so I couldn’t even put my drink down to eat my tiny bag of chips.

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

There was limited food and drink options (no coffee/tea) and my tray was broken and inoperable so I couldn’t even put my drink down to eat my tiny bag of chips.

United Airlines
7.6
Good
1,425 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

There was limited food and drink options (no coffee/tea) and my tray was broken and inoperable so I couldn’t even put my drink down to eat my tiny bag of chips.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

There was limited food and drink options (no coffee/tea) and my tray was broken and inoperable so I couldn’t even put my drink down to eat my tiny bag of chips.

American Airlines
7.4
Good
1,692 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,316 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

There was limited food and drink options (no coffee/tea) and my tray was broken and inoperable so I couldn’t even put my drink down to eat my tiny bag of chips.

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Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Michigan flights.

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Michigan.

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines flying from Des Moines to Michigan have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Michigan for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Allegiant Air for just $260, but on average you can expect to pay $389.

Cheapflights has at least 4 direct flights from Des Moines to Michigan under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Michigan is less than $555.

There are currently 6+ open flights from Des Moines to Michigan within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Friday.

On average 1 flight departs from Des Moines to Michigan per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Michigan in 6h 08m. Fly via Allegiant Air, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Des Moines and Michigan are separated by a distance of 535 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Des Moines to Michigan on time: Korean Air (90%), Virgin Atlantic (80%), Delta (78%).

While on average a flight from Des Moines to Michigan is generally $1,459, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $267 for that flight.

DSM stands for Des Moines Airport, while DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport (GRR), Flint Bishop Airport (FNT), Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), Lansing Capital City Airport (LAN), Kalamazoo Intl Airport (AZO).

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Michigan

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Michigan choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-timeCOVID-19 safety
DeltaCheapest$257Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/ACOVID-19 safety
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United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%COVID-19 safety
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American AirlinesCheapest$372Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%COVID-19 safety
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