Cheap flights from Dallas to Des Moines

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Cheapest round-trip flights $205
Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight $101
Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest one-way flight from Dallas to Des Moines is currently $101
Cheapest nonstop flights $433
American Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines is currently $433
Last-minute weekend getaway $256
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dallas to Des Moines is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights $453
Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines is currently $453
Fastest flight 1 hr 50 min The fastest nonstop flight from Dallas to Des Moines takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Dallas to Des Moines is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $180–295
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–415

Popular airlines from Dallas to Des Moines

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $364
    Typical price: $350–490
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    DFW - DSM Every day
    635 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - DSM Every day
  • Southwest
    from $406
    Typical price: $345–480
    1768 weekly connecting flights
    DAL - DSM Every day
  • Delta
    from $453
    Typical price: $405–580
    461 weekly connecting flights
    DAL, DFW - DSM Every day
  • United
    from $406
    Typical price: $325–495
    233 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - DSM Every day
  • Frontier
    from $205
    Typical price: $195–570
    18 weekly connecting flights
    DFW - DSM Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Dallas

  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 27 min 16 mi
  • Dallas Love Field (DAL)
    Dallas United States 17 min 6 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 3 hr 185 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 3 hr 20 min 211 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
  • Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
    Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Dallas to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Dallas to Des Moines are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $180 to $295.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $364, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $453, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $205, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines starts at $205 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $101 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.
1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Dallas to Des Moines.
Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dallas to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dallas to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dallas to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 28 nonstop flights and 635 connecting flights per week. American flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,768 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Dallas to Des Moines are:
  • Delta offers 461 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • United offers 233 connecting flights per week. United flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • Frontier offers 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Dallas and Des Moines.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dallas to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $101.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $364, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $453, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest United flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $406, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Dallas to Des Moines is $205, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
American flies direct from Dallas to Des Moines.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Dallas to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Des Moines at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
American flies direct from Dallas to Des Moines.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Dallas to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Dallas to Des Moines on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dallas and Des Moines start at $433 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dallas to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dallas and Des Moines start at $453 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dallas and Des Moines start at $205 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from Dallas to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dallas and Des Moines starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dallas and Des Moines at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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