How popular is this Des Moines to Riverside flight route?

This flight path from Des Moines to Riverside was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Riverside are Allegiant Air ($63), Frontier ($79), and American Airlines ($115).

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Riverside

The most flights from DSM to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Riverside?

The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Riverside is $273. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $246.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Riverside?

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Riverside, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside. On average, Des Moines has 1 outbound flight to Riverside per day from 7 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Riverside?

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

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to R1V?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Riverside at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Riverside. 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

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Delta

7.8

Good

8,651 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,388 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,177 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,527 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Riverside?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Riverside. On average, Des Moines has 1 outbound flight to Riverside per day from 7 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
How popular is this Des Moines to Riverside flight route?
This flight path from Des Moines to Riverside was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Riverside one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Riverside are Allegiant Air ($63), Frontier ($79), and American Airlines ($115).
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Riverside?
The cheapest flight price from Des Moines to Riverside is $273. On average you can expect to pay $438. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $246.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Riverside 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Des Moines to Riverside

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$124	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$217	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$233	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$264	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$280	Average$325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$289	Average$467	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to R1V?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Riverside at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Riverside

The most flights from DSM to R1V are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Riverside. 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.

Related info for your journey

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

How popular is this Des Moines to Riverside flight route?

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

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Riverside?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Riverside?

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