Des Moines

$55+ Cheap flights from Des Moines

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DEN
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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What to know about flights from Des Moines

Discover essential information about flights departing from Des Moines, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Des Moines airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated Juni 14, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$44

Cheapest round-trip flight

$52

Cheapest airline

Frontier

Most popular destination

Denver Intl (DEN)

Good round-trip deal

$84 or less

Good one-way deal

$38 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines is currently to Nashville Intl.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines is currently to Newark.
On average, Frontier currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines (avg. price of $229).
Denver Intl (DEN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Des Moines (average round-trip price of $250).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Des Moines.

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on Juni 14, 2025.

Mo 9/293:30 pmDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 11mAllegiant Air
Do 10/25:44 pmLAS - DSM
Nonstop2h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/14$101
Fr 9/58:41 pmDSM - DEN
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Mo 9/85:11 pmDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$136
Do 8/77:00 amDSM - DEN
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Mo 8/1110:15 amDEN - DSM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$157
Do 8/2111:40 amDSM - LAS
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Mo 8/256:05 amLAS - DSM
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/13$167
Fr 7/117:33 pmDSM - LAS
1 stop6h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fr 7/187:25 amLAS - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$168
Sa 8/236:10 amDSM - PHX
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mi 9/108:15 amPHX - DSM
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/13$176
Sa 9/2710:09 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
So 9/287:00 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$185
So 8/247:00 amDSM - LAS
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fr 8/2911:59 pmLAS - DSM
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$187
Do 7/106:50 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Do 7/171:12 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$189
Mo 8/41:59 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines
Do 8/77:08 amORD - DSM
1 stop15h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$198
Mi 8/65:23 pmDSM - DEN
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Fr 8/1512:59 amDEN - DSM
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/12$199
Sa 7/196:03 pmDSM - PHX
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sa 7/267:09 pmPHX - DSM
Nonstop2h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$199

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Find flights departing from Des Moines that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on Juni 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

Denver

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Mo 9/29

3:30 pm-4:41 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 10/2

5:44 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$101

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Fr 9/5

8:41 pm-9:44 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Denver Intl

Mo 9/8

5:11 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$136

Des MoinesDenver

DSM - DEN

DSMDEN

Des Moines

Do 8/7

7:00 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Denver Intl

Mo 8/11

10:15 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$157

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Do 8/21

11:40 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mo 8/25

6:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$167

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

Fr 7/11

7:33 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fr 7/18

7:25 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$168

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Fr 11/14

6:15 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mo 11/17

5:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 40m

$176

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Sa 9/27

10:09 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 9/28

7:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$185

Des MoinesLas Vegas

DSM - LAS

DSMLAS

Des Moines

So 8/24

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fr 8/29

11:59 pm-8:58 am

1 stop6h 59m

$187

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Do 7/10

6:50 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 7/17

1:12 pm-2:41 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$189

Des MoinesPhoenix

DSM - PHX

DSMPHX

Des Moines

Di 7/22

5:35 am-6:37 am

Nonstop3h 02m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sa 7/26

7:09 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$189

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines

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

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines?

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines (average of $27). Flying from Des Moines in January will prove the most costly (average of $107). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Denver. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Des Moines would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Des Moines

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Des Moines. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Des Moines travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on Juni 14, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Des Moines. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated Juni 14, 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Des Moines?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Des Moines are Denver, Boston, Nashville. Throughout the year, Denver, Cancún, Nashville are some of the top choices made by users flying from Des Moines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Des Moines for as low as $38 to Jacksonville (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $438 to fly from Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Frontier, Allegiant Air, and Southwest have the cheapest prices from Des Moines. Frontier flights from Des Moines to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($38), Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Austin Bergstrom ($58), and Southwest flights from Des Moines to Albuquerque ($117).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Des Moines?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Des Moines we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Des Moines to New York LaGuardia Airport starting at $537
    Fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starting at $1,038
    Fly from Des Moines to Denver starting at $1,080
    Fly from Des Moines to Miami starting at $1,089

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Des Moines?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Des Moines, consider Detroit. Prices start at $599 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines?

    August is currently the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Des Moines?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Des Moines to embark to:
    Fly from Des Moines to Nashville from $78 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Orlando from $80 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas from $90 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to New York from $90 round trip
    Fly from Des Moines to Boston from $96 round trip

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