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$289+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Roanoke (DSM - ROA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ROA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Roanoke

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Roanoke (ROA). 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$338
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Roanoke
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Roanoke. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:00 pmDSM - ROA
2 stops8h 49mDelta
Tue 5/1312:40 pmROA - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/29$289
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.
Fri 6/135:32 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/206:18 pmROA - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$295
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.
Sat 5/108:07 amDSM - ROA
2 stops9h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1310:34 amROA - DSM
2 stops12h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$483

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Roanoke that are best for you.

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Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-9:49 pm

2 stops8h 49m

Roanoke

Tue 5/13

12:40 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$289

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Fri 6/13

5:32 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Roanoke

Fri 6/20

6:18 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$295

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Sat 5/10

8:07 am-6:57 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Roanoke

Tue 5/13

10:34 am-9:52 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$483

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

4:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$345

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

8:48 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 36m

$412

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Sun 5/4

5:43 am-4:39 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$492

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Deals found on 4/29

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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 Roanoke in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Roanoke flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Roanoke flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Roanoke flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Roanoke 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-Roanoke flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Roanoke (average of $338). Flying from Des Moines to Roanoke in December is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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.

Rainfall in Roanoke by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Roanoke ranges from 2.9 - 4.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Roanoke when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Roanoke by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Roanoke, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Roanoke

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Roanoke. 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 Roanoke. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Roanoke. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Roanoke. 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 Roanoke round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Roanoke is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $289 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $295 and $483 round-trip. Delta is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $345. United Airlines flights start at $412 while deals on American Airlines start at $492 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Roanoke (average of $338). Flying from Des Moines to Roanoke in December is currently the most expensive (average of $473). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Roanoke

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Roanoke. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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