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$100+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSP
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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 July 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/22:51 pm
DSM
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MSP
1 stop22h 47m
Frontier
Mon 10/57:00 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Wed 9/96:10 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Wed 9/165:35 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/86:10 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Fri 9/112:05 pm
MSP
-
DSM
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/35:40 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Sat 9/55:30 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/103:50 pm
DSM
-
MSP
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/146:20 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/29$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/212:19 pm
DSM
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MSP
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:57 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 10/171:20 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Sun 10/185:05 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/115:40 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Fri 9/182:45 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/28$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:19 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:57 pm
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/310:59 am
DSM
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 11m
Delta
Mon 9/712:50 pm
MSP
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/28$309

Find 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 July 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$100
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/17

5:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

$261

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

2:40 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/16

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 35m

$266

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

2:40 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 8/19

5:35 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$266

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

5:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 12/31

5:35 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 55m

$280

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

1:20 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/18

5:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

$295

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

4:30 pm-12:20 am

2 stops7h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/5

7:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$300

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

2:25 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/18

2:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$305

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/17

9:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$309

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

6:55 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 9/12

12:50 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$309

Des MoinesMinneapolis

DSM - MSP

DSMMSP

Des Moines

Sat 11/21

11:00 am-12:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 11/28

5:55 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$309

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Deals found on 7/27

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis

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 Minneapolis in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Minneapolis 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-Minneapolis 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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis (average of $218). Flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis in May is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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 July 30, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Minneapolis flights typically cost between $399 and $617 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $251 on Frontier (Oct 2-Oct 5).

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 July 30, 2026.
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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Aug 2023

BDL - MSP

The seats were wayyyy too small! If you are a larger person buying 2 seats would not work as arm rests do not go up

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 15 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 11m.

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

    This flight path from Des Moines to Minneapolis St Paul was viewed by 6 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 Southwest fly from Des Moines to Minneapolis in about 4h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Minneapolis is about 232 mi.

  • 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 54% 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: Korean Air (85%), Aeromexico (85%), Air France( 84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Des Moines - Minneapolis St Paul) can be booked for $261 on average, our data indicates $496 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Minneapolis (average of $218). Flying from Des Moines to Minneapolis in May is currently the most expensive (average of $629). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Des Moines to Minneapolis. 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 July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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