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.
Fly from
Fly to
Budget
$260 - $447
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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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Crew
Overall
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Entertainment
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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.
Food
Comfort
Crew
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
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.
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.
The most popular flight routes from Des Moines to Michigan are Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Des Moines - Lansing Capital City and Des Moines - Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl.
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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