Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL) from $155

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — STL
May 9 — May 161

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to St. Louis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to St. Louis (STL). 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 May 4, 2024.

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February

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$322

One-way from

$155
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 43% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Flights from Des Moines to St. Louis are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to St. Louis.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Flights from Des Moines to St. Louis lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to St. Louis in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $198.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to St. Louis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and St. Louis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to St. Louis. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 6/25:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:08 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$288
Mon 5/206:04 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/204:20 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$966
Mon 5/206:04 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/204:20 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,004

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and St. Louis. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to St. Louis. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/255:31 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$359
Fri 5/2411:30 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/288:55 amSTL - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$510
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2510:15 amSTL - DSM
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$517
Mon 5/2011:37 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/205:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$555

Cheap Des Moines to St. Louis flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to St. Louis specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to St. Louis in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/25:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:08 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$288
Fri 5/249:34 pmDSM - STL
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Tue 5/2810:44 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/3$301
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/255:31 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$359
Tue 5/711:40 amDSM - STL
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/95:21 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$412
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:22 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$415
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:22 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$421
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:05 pmSTL - DSM
3 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$443
Fri 5/2411:30 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/288:55 amSTL - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$510
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2510:15 amSTL - DSM
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$517

Des Moines to St. Louis 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and St. Louis in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to St. Louis in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 6/25:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/96:08 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$288
Fri 5/249:34 pmDSM - STL
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Tue 5/2810:44 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop16h 31mFrontier
Deal found 5/3$301
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/255:31 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$359
Tue 5/711:40 amDSM - STL
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/95:21 amSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$412
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:22 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$415
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:22 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$421
Sun 6/29:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/96:05 pmSTL - DSM
3 stops28h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$443
Fri 5/2411:30 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/288:55 amSTL - DSM
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$510
Fri 5/248:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2510:15 amSTL - DSM
2 stops12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$517

One-way flights to St. Louis from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to St. Louis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Des Moines to St. Louis. Users needing a return flight from Des Moines to St. Louis should utilize the search form above.
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$155
Sun 5/269:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$184
Thu 5/236:04 amDSM - STL
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$186
Thu 5/236:00 amDSM - STL
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$195
Thu 5/237:30 amDSM - STL
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$248
Sun 5/269:00 amDSM - STL
3 stops30h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$294

Find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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$288 - $555

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Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 6/2

1 stop5h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/9

1 stop3h 50m

$288

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop11h 51m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/28

1 stop16h 31m

$301

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop4h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/25

1 stop4h 13m

$359

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 6/2

2 stops7h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/9

1 stop16h 37m

$415

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 6/2

2 stops7h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/9

2 stops21h 33m

$421

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 6/2

2 stops7h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/9

3 stops28h 31m

$443

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop4h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/28

2 stops14h 42m

$510

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 5/24

1 stop6h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/25

2 stops12h 00m

$517

Des MoinesLambert-St Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Mon 5/20

1 stop4h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/20

1 stop4h 24m

$555

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Deals found on 5/3

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to St. Louis. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to St. Louis flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to St. Louis by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to St. Louis by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to St. Louis is currently $210 while a round-trip flight costs $423. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis (average of $322). Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis in July is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

January

$326

February

$331

March

$357

April

$337

May

$345

June

$371

July

$377

August

$336

September

$322

October

$324

November

$336

December

$326

Temperature and rainfall in St. Louis by month

Plan your trip to St. Louis by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

STL

Temperature

32 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing St. Louis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St. Louis. 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 St. Louis. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to St. Louis. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

6.3
Okay
4,098 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,838 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    Lambert-St Louis is the airport most travelers will use when flying to St. Louis from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Lambert-St Louis (STL) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to St. Louis from 3 different airlines. 1h 00m is how long a flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $288, but on average you can expect to pay $753.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to St. Louis round-trip from $288. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $301, and United Airlines, from $359. Users have found that American Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to St. Louis?

  • What does DSM to STL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Lambert-St Louis Airport is STL. 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that include extra baggage allowance?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to St. Louis offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

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  • How recently were the Des Moines to St. Louis flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to St. Louis flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis

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