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$90+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to St. Louis (DSM - STL)

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DSM — STL
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
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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 October 31, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$215
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Lambert-St Louis flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-Lambert-St Louis flights.
High demand for flights, 37% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 38% potential price drop
From Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis
One-way flight from Des Moines to Lambert-St Louis

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to St. Louis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to St. Louis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 31, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/102:27 pmDSM - STL
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Thu 11/145:25 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop20h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Fri 12/65:39 pmDSM - STL
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sun 12/86:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 10/31$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/68:45 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Sun 12/810:45 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/31$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 11/268:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/35:40 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$319
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1010:24 amDSM - STL
2 stops8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/145:29 pmSTL - DSM
2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/75:20 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/95:31 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$544

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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

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Des Moines

Fri 12/6

5:07 pm-8:13 am

1 stop15h 06m

$95

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 11/29

7:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop3h 40m

$154

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 12/6

4:10 pm-5:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$155

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sat 11/30

5:20 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 09m

$184

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

11:35 am-12:48 pm

2 stops25h 13m

$253

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 11/3

11:15 am-7:42 am

2 stops20h 27m

$281

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Sun 11/10

2:27 pm-12:13 am

1 stop9h 46m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/14

5:25 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop20h 28m

$215

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 12/6

5:39 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/8

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$308

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Fri 12/6

8:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 12/8

10:45 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$309

Des MoinesSt. Louis

DSM - STL

DSMSTL

Des Moines

Tue 11/26

8:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/3

5:40 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$319

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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 St. Louis in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St. Louis from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to St. Louis

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to St. Louis including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis (average of $308). Flying from Des Moines to St. Louis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 STL?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to St. Louis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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 4% on airfare.

Rainfall in St. Louis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in St. Louis ranges from 2.2 - 4.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit St. Louis when rainfall is around 2.2 in.

Temperature in St. Louis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to St. Louis, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 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 October 31, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and Southwest 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
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

6.1
Okay
3,580 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Frontier for just $215, but on average you can expect to pay $310.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 1 direct flight from Des Moines to St. Louis under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to St. Louis is less than $310.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to St. Louis for under $300?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Des Moines to St. Louis within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

  • How popular is this Des Moines to St. Louis flight route?

  • How many flights depart from Des Moines to St. Louis on average per day?

    Per day, 3 flights depart from Des Moines to St. Louis on average.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 67% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to St. Louis can take about 4h 47m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $215. Airlines will cover a distance of 260 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $308, and Southwest, from $309. Users have found that Frontier is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to St. Louis one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $90. Delta flights start at $154 while deals on Southwest start at $155 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to St. Louis?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to St. Louis is generally $304, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Lambert-St Louis), you can expect to pay $249 for that flight.