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$169+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Tucson (DSM - TUS)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TUS
févr. 26 — mars 51
jeu. 2/26
jeu. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Tucson

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Tucson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Tucson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janvier 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/267:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop12h 17m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 3/51:20 pm
TUS
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DSM
2 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$307
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop23h 17m
Frontier
lun. 3/911:17 am
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 2/227:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop6h 53m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 3/19:20 pm
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops20h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/58:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop9h 23m
Multiple Airlines
jeu. 3/51:20 pm
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mer. 2/255:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
mer. 3/41:05 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 2/267:30 am
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop12h 17m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 2/271:33 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop8h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mer. 2/256:10 am
DSM
-
TUS
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
mer. 3/410:55 am
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mar. 2/175:03 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
lun. 2/231:05 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
jeu. 2/267:27 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
jeu. 3/55:58 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
sam. 2/288:00 am
DSM
-
TUS
2 stops9h 44m
United Airlines
mar. 3/35:32 pm
TUS
-
DSM
1 stop5h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
mar. 2/246:08 pm
DSM
-
TUS
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
sam. 2/282:45 pm
TUS
-
DSM
2 stops7h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$364

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Tucson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Tucson (TUS). 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 janvier 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Expedia)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$390
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One-way flight from Des Moines to Tucson
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Tucson 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Tucson that are best for you.

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Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

sam. 2/28

2:59 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Tucson

mar. 3/3

1:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$337

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

mer. 2/25

5:30 am-10:04 am

1 stop5h 34m

Tucson

mer. 3/4

1:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$337

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

mer. 2/25

6:10 am-3:10 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Tucson

mer. 3/4

10:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$347

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

lun. 3/30

7:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Tucson

mar. 3/31

11:25 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$359

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

dim. 3/29

8:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 35m

Tucson

mar. 3/31

11:25 am-8:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$383

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

lun. 3/9

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Tucson

mar. 3/17

6:25 am-4:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$394

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

5:03 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$169

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

sam. 2/28

3:08 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$169

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

5:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops10h 25m

$174

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

jeu. 2/12

7:30 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$230

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Tucson

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 Tucson in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Tucson

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson (average of $54). Flying from Des Moines to Tucson in February is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tucson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tucson. 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 Tucson. Reviews last updated janvier 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Des Moines to Tucson. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Tucson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Tucson?

    Departing from Des Moines to Tucson will take you 7h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1152 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Tucson round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($182), Southwest ($299), and United Airlines ($360) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Tucson. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Tucson for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Tucson?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Tucson 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 Tucson?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson (average of $54). Flying from Des Moines to Tucson in February is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Tucson

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Tucson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janvier 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$299Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$360Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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