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$159+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — TUS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Tucson are usually found in August or September, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$301
(Delta)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$741
From Des Moines to Tucson
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 8/252:12 pmDSM - TUS
1 stop9h 35mDelta
Sun 8/3112:54 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/12$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/255:12 amDSM - TUS
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/311:30 pmTUS - DSM
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$306
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/175:35 amDSM - TUS
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/2011:10 amTUS - DSM
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/178:00 amDSM - TUS
3 stops38h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/247:30 pmTUS - DSM
2 stops12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$667

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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

Mon 8/25

2:12 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Tucson

Sun 8/31

12:54 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$301

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Mon 8/25

5:12 am-1:13 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Tucson

Sun 8/31

1:30 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$306

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

5:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Tucson

Mon 10/20

11:10 am-11:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$467

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Thu 7/17

8:00 am-8:43 pm

3 stops38h 43m

Tucson

Thu 7/24

7:30 pm-10:29 am

2 stops12h 59m

$667

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

2:20 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$159

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Sat 7/19

5:35 am-9:21 am

1 stop5h 46m

$177

Des MoinesTucson

DSM - TUS

DSMTUS

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

8:00 am-10:40 am

3 stops28h 40m

$408

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Deals found on 6/9

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Tucson. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Tucson is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Des Moines to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 TUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Tucson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Tucson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Tucson by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tucson ranges from 0.2 - 2.4 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. May is typically the driest time to visit Tucson when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Tucson by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tucson, 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 87.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Tucson, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($301), American Airlines ($306), and Southwest ($467) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Tucson. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Tucson for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Tucson one-way?

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $177 and $408, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Tucson (average of $364). Flying from Des Moines to Tucson in March is currently the most expensive (average of $424). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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