Cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $124
Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Mon, Jul 13
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $124
Cheapest one-way flight $72
Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $72
Cheapest nonstop flights $107
Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 17 — Mon, Jul 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $107
Last-minute weekend getaway $311
Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Houston is currently $311
Cheapest business class flights $473
Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $473
Fastest flight 2 hr 20 min The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston takes 2 hr 20 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 Des Moines to Houston is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–240
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $250–570

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Houston

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $269
    Typical price: $205–355
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    DSM - IAH Every day
    543 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - IAH Every day
  • Southwest
    from $329
    Typical price: $225–400
    1125 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - HOU Every day
  • American
    from $289
    Typical price: $225–380
    666 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $289
    Typical price: $225–560
    349 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    from $205
    Typical price: $200–530
    5 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - IAH Every Mon, Fri

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

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Houston

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $160 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $72.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Houston is $269, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Houston is $329, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Houston is $289, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Houston is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Houston is $205, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston starts at $124 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $72 and departs on Mon, Jun 22.
2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Houston.
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 Des Moines to Houston 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 Des Moines to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 543 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,125 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston are:
  • American offers 666 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 349 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 5 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $124. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $72.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Houston is $269, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 6.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Houston is $329, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Houston is $289, flying from May 28 to May 31.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Houston is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Houston is $205, flying from May 29 to May 31.
United flies direct from Des Moines to Houston.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Des Moines to Houston 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 Des Moines and Houston at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
United flies direct from Des Moines to Houston.
  • There are 14 United direct flights from Des Moines to Houston 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 Des Moines to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Houston start at $107 from Fri, Jul 17 to Mon, Jul 20 with Allegiant.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Houston, 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 Des Moines and Houston start at $473 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Houston start at $124 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13.
To book business class trips from Des Moines to Houston, 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 Des Moines and Houston starts at $311 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Houston at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Houston, 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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