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$88+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Ontario (DSM - ONT)

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DSM — ONT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Ontario

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Ontario (ONT). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$208
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Ontario
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Ontario. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 4/307:27 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Tue 5/612:59 amONT - DSM
1 stop15h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 10/82:14 pmDSM - ONT
1 stop10h 27mDelta
Tue 10/1410:59 pmONT - DSM
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/30$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:13 amDSM - ONT
1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/3112:41 pmONT - DSM
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/259:19 amDSM - ONT
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amONT - DSM
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:32 amDSM - ONT
2 stops12h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:20 pmONT - DSM
2 stops11h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/297:00 amDSM - ONT
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Mon 7/78:20 amONT - DSM
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$467

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Ontario 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Ontario that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

Ontario

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

7:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Ontario

Sun 5/18

12:59 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$228

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

5:40 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 17m

Ontario

Tue 6/17

11:49 am-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$299

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

5:13 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 37m

Ontario

Sat 5/31

12:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$317

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

9:19 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Ontario

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-4:18 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$322

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

5:32 am-3:50 pm

2 stops12h 18m

Ontario

Wed 6/4

7:20 pm-9:07 am

2 stops11h 47m

$462

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Ontario

Mon 7/7

8:20 am-5:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$467

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$88

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

7:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop15h 21m

$97

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

11:30 am-3:09 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$190

Des MoinesOntario

DSM - ONT

DSMONT

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

2:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 14m

$254

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Ontario in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-Ontario flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Ontario flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Ontario flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Ontario flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Ontario 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 Ontario

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ontario from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Ontario

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ontario (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Ontario in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 ONT?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Ontario. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Ontario, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Ontario?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Ontario. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Ontario flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Ontario by month

Plan your trip to Ontario by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ontario ranges from 0.1 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Ontario when rainfall is around 0.1 in.

Temperature in Ontario by month

Plan your trip to Ontario by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ontario, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ontario

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ontario. 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 Ontario. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Ontario 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Ontario round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Ontario round-trip from $208. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $299, and American Airlines, from $317. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Ontario for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Ontario one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $88. United Airlines flights start at $190 while deals on Delta start at $254 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Ontario 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 Ontario?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ontario (average of $246). Flying from Des Moines to Ontario in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Ontario

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Ontario. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$303Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$334Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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