How long is the flight from Des Moines to North Dakota?

A quick flight from Des Moines to North Dakota can take about 3h 34m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. There are 403 mi between Des Moines and North Dakota. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Dakota ranges from 0.6 - 3.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit North Dakota when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Dakota, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.6 F).

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

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to North Dakota?

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 North Dakota.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to North Dakota that include hotel bookings?

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Thu 12/2512:10 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Mon 12/297:52 amFAR - DSM

1 stop3h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$309

Sat 12/275:55 pmDSM - BIS

1 stop5h 52mDelta

Wed 12/317:38 amBIS - DSM

1 stop3h 50mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$588

Sun 12/213:44 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop26h 16mAllegiant Air

Tue 12/232:26 pmFAR - DSM

1 stop17h 15mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/11

$618

Sat 12/278:00 amDSM - BIS

2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/311:49 pmBIS - DSM

2 stops24h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,171

Best flights from Des Moines to North Dakota
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to North Dakota that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 1/711:30 amDSM - FAR

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:15 amFAR - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$229

Wed 1/76:54 amDSM - FAR

1 stop3h 34mDelta

Tue 1/135:00 amFAR - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$249

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1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:15 amFAR - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$289

Tue 1/66:54 amDSM - FAR

1 stop3h 34mDelta

Tue 1/135:21 pmFAR - DSM

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$298

Thu 1/81:35 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/107:15 amFAR - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$289

Sat 1/35:55 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Sat 1/105:00 amFAR - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$298

Thu 1/811:30 amDSM - FAR

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/175:02 pmFAR - DSM

1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$289

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Tue 1/137:15 amFAR - DSM

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$289

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Mon 1/125:02 pmFAR - DSM

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Deal found 12/10

$289

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Deal found 12/10

$289

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1 stop5h 35mDelta

Mon 2/21:31 pmBIS - DSM

2 stops7h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$392

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1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines

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Deal found 12/10

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Deal found 12/10

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1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:10 pmBIS - DSM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$294

Sat 2/71:35 pmDSM - BIS

1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/105:10 pmBIS - DSM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$388

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Thu 12/2512:10 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Mon 12/297:52 amFAR - DSM

1 stop3h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$309

Sun 1/45:55 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop5h 13mDelta

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1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/9

$298

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Deal found 12/9

$264

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Deal found 12/10

$294

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1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$300

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Wed 1/147:15 amFAR - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$229

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1 stop3h 34mDelta

Tue 1/135:00 amFAR - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$249

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1 stop23h 14mAllegiant Air

Sun 1/1110:56 amFAR - DSM

1 stop23h 23mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/10

$284

Wed 1/74:21 pmDSM - FAR

1 stop3h 22mDelta

Fri 1/165:00 amFAR - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$288

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1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/147:15 amFAR - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$289

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1 stop23h 23mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/10

$311

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1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:10 pmBIS - DSM

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$294

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7.9

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1 / 20

6.0

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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.

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1 / 20

6.0

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Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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9,095 reviews

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8,007 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to North Dakota?
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 North Dakota.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to North Dakota?
A quick flight from Des Moines to North Dakota can take about 3h 34m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. There are 403 mi between Des Moines and North Dakota. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to North Dakota that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to North Dakota flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to North Dakota?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to North Dakota.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to North Dakota?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to North Dakota 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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Delta	Cheapest$258	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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