What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City delayed?

About 75% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Salt Lake City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

For as low as $330, United Airlines can have you in Salt Lake City from Des Moines in 4h 48m. The distance between Des Moines and Salt Lake City is about 952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($121), Delta ($248), and American Airlines ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City one-way?

$96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $189, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salt Lake City ranges from 0.6 - 2.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.0 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salt Lake City when rainfall is around 0.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salt Lake City, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

The most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City are United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Salt Lake City flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$68+ Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Home Search by date Vacation packages Hotels Flight deals Car rental Travel tips & news

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.

Fri 10/168:25 pm -

1 stop19h 56m

Mon 10/1911:40 am -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 8/13

$170

Fri 10/98:25 pm -

1 stop15h 20m

Mon 10/1211:40 am -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 8/14

$175

Thu 9/1011:29 am -

1 stop4h 52m

Mon 9/1411:40 am -

1 stop6h 53m

Deal found 8/13

$176

Thu 9/1011:29 am -

1 stop24h 12m

Thu 9/174:16 pm -

1 stop26h 17m

Deal found 8/13

$179

Mon 9/218:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Thu 9/244:16 pm -

1 stop26h 17m

Deal found 8/14

$180

Wed 10/212:31 pm -

1 stop10h 43m

Mon 10/2611:40 am -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 8/14

$195

Fri 10/168:25 pm -

1 stop15h 20m

Tue 10/2011:40 am -

1 stop24h 38m

Deal found 8/13

$199

Sun 9/139:56 pm -

1 stop22h 33m

Wed 9/164:16 pm -

1 stop17h 28m

Deal found 8/14

$207

Sun 9/1311:29 am -

1 stop24h 12m

Wed 9/168:00 am -

1 stop25h 44m

Deal found 8/13

$217

Mon 9/288:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Wed 9/304:16 pm -

1 stop17h 28m

Deal found 8/17

$219

Mon 10/58:30 pm -

1 stop19h 51m

Mon 10/1211:40 am -

1 stop6h 50m

Deal found 8/17

$223

Best flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Wed 10/142:42 pm -

1 stop23h 12m

Wed 10/214:16 pm -

2 stops29h 34m

Deal found 8/13

$320

Wed 9/21:35 pm -

1 stop4h 48m

Sat 9/55:05 am -

2 stops8h 11m

Deal found 8/15

$330

Thu 10/224:30 pm -

2 stops9h 35m

Mon 10/2611:00 am -

2 stops9h 55m

Deal found 8/14

$348

Thu 10/155:45 am -

1 stop4h 49m

Wed 10/215:25 am -

1 stop6h 06m

Deal found 8/13

$335

Tue 9/87:15 am -

1 stop5h 50m

Fri 9/116:10 am -

3 stops14h 10m

Deal found 8/16

$365

Tue 9/85:21 pm -

1 stop4h 48m

Fri 9/111:10 pm -

1 stop8h 20m

Deal found 8/16

$338

Thu 10/224:30 pm -

1 stop8h 15m

Sun 10/255:15 am -

1 stop5h 05m

Deal found 8/14

$371

Thu 9/1011:33 am -

2 stops8h 45m

Mon 9/146:03 pm -

1 stop4h 30m

Deal found 8/13

$371

Thu 10/14:30 pm -

2 stops9h 35m

Thu 10/811:00 am -

2 stops9h 55m

Deal found 8/17

$375

Tue 10/65:35 am -

2 stops8h 35m

Thu 10/811:00 am -

2 stops9h 55m

Deal found 8/14

$375

Thu 10/84:30 pm -

1 stop8h 15m

Sun 10/116:15 am -

1 stop8h 50m

Deal found 8/17

$386

Mon 9/145:40 am -

2 stops16h 45m

Fri 9/189:35 pm -

2 stops12h 55m

Deal found 8/16

$388

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 9/1011:29 am -

1 stop4h 52m

Mon 9/1411:40 am -

1 stop6h 53m

Deal found 8/13

$176

Thu 9/1011:29 am -

1 stop24h 12m

Thu 9/174:16 pm -

1 stop26h 17m

Deal found 8/13

$179

Sun 9/139:56 pm -

1 stop22h 33m

Wed 9/164:16 pm -

1 stop17h 28m

Deal found 8/14

$207

Sun 9/1311:29 am -

1 stop24h 12m

Wed 9/168:00 am -

1 stop25h 44m

Deal found 8/13

$217

Mon 9/148:30 pm -

1 stop19h 51m

Wed 9/1611:40 am -

1 stop22h 04m

Deal found 8/17

$225

Mon 9/218:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Thu 9/244:16 pm -

1 stop26h 17m

Deal found 8/14

$180

Thu 9/2411:29 am -

1 stop4h 52m

Sat 9/264:16 pm -

1 stop17h 28m

Deal found 8/17

$236

Mon 9/288:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Wed 9/304:16 pm -

1 stop17h 28m

Deal found 8/17

$219

Mon 9/288:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Fri 10/211:40 am -

1 stop6h 53m

Deal found 8/15

$229

One-way flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Mon 9/148:30 pm -

1 stop15h 11m

Deal found 8/13

$68

Mon 10/128:25 pm -

1 stop19h 56m

Deal found 8/14

$70

Fri 9/118:30 pm -

1 stop28h 29m

Deal found 8/13

$77

Mon 11/162:51 pm -

1 stop10h 33m

Deal found 8/14

$78

Thu 9/1011:29 am -

1 stop4h 52m

Deal found 8/14

$90

Fri 11/132:51 pm -

1 stop19h 44m

Deal found 8/13

$101

Fri 10/168:25 pm -

1 stop19h 56m

Deal found 8/14

$102

Mon 10/192:31 pm -

1 stop21h 14m

Deal found 8/17

$105

Mon 11/168:04 pm -

1 stop25h 43m

Deal found 8/16

$106

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$170 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$68 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$371

Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight deals.

Search Deals

Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Salt Lake City flights.

Search Deals

From Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Search Deals

One-way flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

2:42 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop23h 12m

Salt Lake City

Wed 10/21

4:16 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$320

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Wed 9/2

1:35 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Salt Lake City

Sat 9/5

5:05 am-2:16 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$330

Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

5:45 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 49m

Salt Lake City

Wed 10/21

5:25 am-12:31 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$335

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

5:21 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

1:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$338

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

4:30 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 35m

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/26

11:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$348

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

7:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

6:10 am-9:20 pm

3 stops14h 10m

$365

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

4:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Salt Lake City

Sun 10/25

5:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$371

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

11:33 am-7:18 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Salt Lake City

Mon 9/14

6:03 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$371

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Thu 10/1

4:30 pm-1:05 am

2 stops9h 35m

Salt Lake City

Thu 10/8

11:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$375

Des MoinesSalt Lake City

DSM Des Moines - SLC Salt Lake City

DSMSLC

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

5:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Salt Lake City

Thu 10/8

11:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$375

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/13

Showing 1-10 of 23 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in August.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price 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-Salt Lake City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Salt Lake City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

DSM-SLC

Estimated round-trip price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Prices

Delays

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (average of $370). Flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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 SLC?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $361 and $461 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $170 on Frontier (Oct 16-Oct 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,499 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,100 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,951 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,667 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?
For as low as $330, United Airlines can have you in Salt Lake City from Des Moines in 4h 48m. The distance between Des Moines and Salt Lake City is about 952 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City round-trip?
According to our current data, Frontier ($121), Delta ($248), and American Airlines ($276) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Frontier is priced at 70% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City one-way?
$96 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $189, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (average of $370). Flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in May is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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.

See more FAQs

Lehi

Farmington

Bountiful

Midvale

West Valley City

Draper

South Jordan

Layton

Alta

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Other flights from Des Moines

Popular flights

Salt Lake City flight routes

Alternative routes for Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Omaha to Salt Lake City flights

Cedar Rapids to Salt Lake City flights

Moline to Salt Lake City flights

Omaha to Saint George flights

La Crosse to Salt Lake City flights

Waterloo to Salt Lake City flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$121	Average$269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$316	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$361	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

$68+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM - SLC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

2. Select your favorite providers

3. Compare prices and book

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake CityExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.

Best flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake CityDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake CityDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake CitySearch for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Most accurate provider

Most trusted provider

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in August.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salt Lake City from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $361 and $461 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $170 on Frontier (Oct 16-Oct 19).

How often are flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City delayed?

About 75% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Salt Lake City have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City one-way?

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Traveling to a place near Salt Lake City?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Des Moines to Salt Lake City

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Salt Lake City by adding a car rental and/or hotel reservation to your travel itinerary.

Search flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City by cabin class

Find flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Des Moines and Salt Lake City flights

Browse other Des Moines and Salt Lake City flight options. Last updated on August 18, 2026.

Other flights from Des Moines

Browse through other flights departing from Des Moines. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on August 18, 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travelers in 2026

Other flights to Salt Lake City

Explore flights to Salt Lake City departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on August 18, 2026.

Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2026.

Best flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Data last updated August 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.

Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights typically cost between $361 and $461 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $170 on Frontier (Oct 16-Oct 19).