Cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM - SLC) from $54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DSM — SLC
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Des Moines to Salt Lake City are usually found in December or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

All the information you need to plan the best DSM to SLC flight in 2023: compare Des Moines to Salt Lake City flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Salt Lake City.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Round-trip from

$302

One-way from

$193
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Salt Lake City
One-way flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

DSM - SLC

Price

$302 - $578

SLC

Temperature

30.2 - 78.8 °F

SLC

Rainfall

0.6 - 2 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 119% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $468 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, December can be a great choice for travel to Salt Lake City. Flights to Salt Lake City from Des Moines in December are about $449 on average during December, but can be found for as low as $186.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM - SLC)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Des Moines to Salt Lake City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

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Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

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Cheap Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DSM to SLC flights for September, October
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Des Moines to Salt Lake City 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Salt Lake City from Des Moines found for this year
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One-way flights to Salt Lake City from Des Moines

The cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
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1 stop7h 35m

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1 stop20h 58m

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1 stop13h 16m

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1 stop21h 42m

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1 stop13h 16m

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1 stop21h 42m

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1 stop13h 10m

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1 stop4h 42m

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Tue 10/10

2 stops8h 10m

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1 stop5h 07m

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1 stop8h 04m

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1 stop5h 57m

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1 stop10h 25m

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2 stops19h 31m

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Sun 12/24

1 stop7h 17m

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1 stop9h 33m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Salt Lake City

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Frontier and American Airlines from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Des Moines to Salt Lake City flights.

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $116, but on average you can expect to pay $204.

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Salt Lake City for under $200?

There are currently 4+ open flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Des Moines to Salt Lake City flight route?

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

According to our current data, Frontier ($116), and American Airlines ($305) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. Frontier is priced at 74% 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?

$54 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $182 and $246, respectively.

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

What does DSM to SLC mean?

Des Moines Airport is DSM and Salt Lake City Airport is SLC. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Des Moines to Salt Lake City choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$306Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$315Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$336Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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