How popular is this Des Moines to Salem flight route?

This flight path from Des Moines to Salem was viewed by 1 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 Salem one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salem are Allegiant Air ($72), Delta ($130), and American Airlines ($140).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salem ranges from 0.7 - 5.6 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salem when rainfall is around 0.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salem, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to SA8?

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

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

Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salem from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salem from 5 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Salem by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

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7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,677 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,440 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

679 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,190 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,219 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Salem?
Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salem from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Salem should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salem from 5 different airlines.
How popular is this Des Moines to Salem flight route?
This flight path from Des Moines to Salem was viewed by 1 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 Salem one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Salem are Allegiant Air ($72), Delta ($130), and American Airlines ($140).
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salem that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salem flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salem?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Salem.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salem?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salem 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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Allegiant Air	Cheapest$118	Average$297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
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United Airlines	Cheapest$346	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$354	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$396	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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

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

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

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