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RDU — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest Southwest flights from USA to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable Southwest flight options available from USA to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.
Explore the most affordable Southwest flight options available from USA to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 8/1911:15 am
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/224:50 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/196:30 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/182:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25![Southwest logo]()
$237
Best Southwest flights from USA to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated Southwest flight deals from USA to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Discover carefully curated Southwest flight deals from USA to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/269:05 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/27:15 am
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2811:40 am
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 11/36:00 am
DSM
- DEN
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 9/146:25 pm
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Wed 9/162:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$227
Direct Southwest flights from USA to Des MoinesExplore non-stop Southwest flight options from USA to Des Moines based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Explore non-stop Southwest flight options from USA to Des Moines based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 9/1011:05 am
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 9/156:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sun 9/66:25 pm
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 9/97:15 am
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$222
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 12/246:00 pm
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Tue 12/295:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$226
Last-minute Southwest flights from USA to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute Southwest flight deals from USA to Des Moines. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute Southwest flight deals from USA to Des Moines. Data last updated July 27, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Wed 8/1911:15 am
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sat 8/224:50 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/196:30 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 8/266:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22![Southwest logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:00 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/182:40 pm
DSM
- DEN
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25![Southwest logo]()
$237
One-way Southwest flights to Des MoinesSearch for one-way Southwest flight options to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Search for one-way Southwest flight options to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/206:25 pm
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23![Southwest logo]()
$109
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1911:15 am
DEN
- DSM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24![Southwest logo]()
$118
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 9/75:00 am
DEN
- DSM
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26![Southwest logo]()
$119
Flights to Des Moines with Southwest at a glance
Find detailed information about Southwest flights from USA to Des Moines. Explore the options provided by Southwest to plan your journey from USA to Des Moines. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
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How long is the flight to Des Moines with Southwest?
On average, Southwest flights from the United States to Des Moines take 2 hours 16 minutes. Flights to Des Moines from other popular cities in the United States will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Southwest weekly flight availability to Des Moines
The most flights to Des Moines operated by Southwest are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
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4,229 reviews
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Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jul 2026Good
8.0
|Jun 2026One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
6.0
|Jun 2026The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
8.0
|Jun 2026The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.
10.0
|Jun 2026On time and no problems
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