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$68+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis (DSM - MSP)

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSP
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Frontier)

One-way from

$68
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$218

Good round-trip deal

$253 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
From Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 11/56:15 amDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Wed 11/51:50 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/232:37 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Thu 10/306:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/296:20 amDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Sun 11/25:15 amMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/54:15 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 12/65:20 amMSP - DSM
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 11/146:15 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Sun 11/165:15 amMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/911:06 amDSM - MSP
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Sun 10/127:49 pmMSP - DSM
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Deal found 9/9$199
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/86:20 amDSM - MSP
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/154:25 pmMSP - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/106:36 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:25 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Mon 9/296:45 amMSP - DSM
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/62:25 pmDSM - MSP
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Thu 10/96:00 amMSP - DSM
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$227

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

2:37 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$153

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

10:15 am-5:20 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/2

5:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

$174

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

4:15 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 12/6

5:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$186

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

6:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 11/16

5:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

$194

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

5:32 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/31

7:49 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$199

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

10:55 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/18

9:00 am-10:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$199

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

11:06 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/16

4:05 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

2:40 pm-3:52 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/30

9:14 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

5:32 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/15

4:05 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$199

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 10/10

7:03 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/12

7:49 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$199

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta from Des Moines to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    You will need to book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul if you want to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis. At least 1 airline has flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) on a regular basis. There are 12 flights to Minneapolis from the Des Moines airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from DSM to MSP to be around 1h 15m.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to Minneapolis flight route?

    This flight path from Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul was viewed by 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 01m. The distance between Des Moines and Minneapolis is about 232 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis round-trip?

    Currently priced at $199, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Minneapolis and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis for 48% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Before booking your flight to Minneapolis from Des Moines, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (91%), SkyWest Airlines (91%), KLM( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $114. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $150 on average, our data indicates $670 when flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Minneapolis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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