How long is the flight from Des Moines to O'ahu?

A quick flight from Des Moines to O'ahu can take about 13h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $408. Des Moines and O'ahu are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in O'ahu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit O'ahu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to O'ahu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to O'ahu?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to O'ahu.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to O'ahu?

If you book a flight to O'ahu from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to O'ahu that include hotel bookings?

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to O'ahu?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to O'ahu 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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Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$553

Mon 12/86:50 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 38mDelta

Thu 12/115:00 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop13h 38mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$558

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/84:15 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$571

Sat 11/296:17 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 52mDelta

Fri 12/125:37 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 44mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$583

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$590

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/810:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$608

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Mon 1/266:24 amDSM - HNL

1 stop13h 00mDelta

Fri 1/301:55 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops16h 24mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$408

Tue 2/178:00 amDSM - HNL

2 stops17h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/246:05 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$456

Wed 2/411:42 amDSM - HNL

2 stops15h 01mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/117:00 amHNL - DSM

2 stops12h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/19

$462

Mon 1/268:00 amDSM - HNL

2 stops17h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/3010:50 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops13h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$462

Fri 1/306:54 amDSM - HNL

2 stops14h 11mDelta

Fri 2/64:45 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 50mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$504

Thu 1/225:35 amDSM - HNL

2 stops19h 53mDelta

Mon 2/910:30 pmHNL - DSM

2 stops18h 54mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$521

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Sat 11/296:17 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 52mDelta

Fri 12/125:37 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 44mDelta

Deal found 11/19

$583

Mon 12/86:50 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 38mDelta

Thu 12/115:00 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop13h 38mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$558

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$590

Sun 12/148:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops30h 33mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/810:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$608

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/710:42 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$553

Mon 12/157:58 pmDSM - HNL

2 stops22h 02mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/84:15 pmHNL - DSM

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/17

$571

One-way flights from Des Moines to O'ahu
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Tue 2/1711:26 amDSM - HNL

2 stops13h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$231

Tue 12/92:57 pmDSM - HNL

1 stop11h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$337

Fri 12/56:50 amDSM - HNL

1 stop12h 38mDelta

Deal found 11/20

$357

Fri 12/57:58 pmDSM - HNL

3 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$420

Thu 12/188:30 amDSM - HNL

2 stops20h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$426

Tue 2/178:00 amDSM - HNL

3 stops33h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/18

$444

Wed 2/186:19 amDSM - HNL

2 stops19h 37mDelta

Deal found 11/18

$475

Sun 1/45:30 amDSM - HNL

3 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/20

$519

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Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

6:24 am-3:24 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Honolulu

Fri 1/30

1:55 pm-10:19 am

2 stops16h 24m

$408

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Honolulu

Tue 2/24

6:05 pm-10:53 am

1 stop12h 48m

$456

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:42 am-10:43 pm

2 stops15h 01m

Honolulu

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-11:23 pm

2 stops12h 23m

$462

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops17h 08m

Honolulu

Fri 1/30

10:50 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$462

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:54 am-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 11m

Honolulu

Fri 2/6

4:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 50m

$504

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Thu 1/22

5:35 am-9:28 pm

2 stops19h 53m

Honolulu

Mon 2/9

10:30 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$521

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

11:26 am-9:15 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$231

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

2:57 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$337

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

6:50 am-3:28 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$357

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM - HNL

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

3:15 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop12h 38m

$357

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to O'ahu?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to O'ahu (average of $465). Flying from Des Moines to O'ahu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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 FUW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to O'ahu is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'ahu

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to O'ahu, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

7.9

Good

8,002 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,028 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,047 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,251 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to O'ahu?
If you book a flight to O'ahu from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to O'ahu?
A quick flight from Des Moines to O'ahu can take about 13h. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $408. Des Moines and O'ahu are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to O'ahu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to O'ahu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to O'ahu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to O'ahu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to O'ahu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to O'ahu 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 O'ahu?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to O'ahu (average of $465). Flying from Des Moines to O'ahu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $698). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$465	Average$736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$470	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$633	Average$781	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$659	Average$818	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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