Cheap flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas

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Cheapest round-trip flights $212
Allegiant Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is currently $212
Cheapest one-way flight $81
Allegiant Nonstop 4 hr Wed, May 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is currently $81
Last-minute weekend getaway $225
Allegiant Nonstop 4 hr Fri, May 8 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Las Vegas is currently $225
Cheapest business class flights $518
Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Fri, May 29 — Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is currently $518
Fastest flight 3 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas takes 3 hr 5 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 Las Vegas is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $160–330
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–485

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Las Vegas

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $353
    Typical price: $290–500
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    DSM - LAS Every day
    632 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - LAS Every day
  • American
    from $373
    Typical price: $250–495
    454 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - LAS Every day
  • United
    from $373
    Typical price: $315–520
    443 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - LAS Every day
  • Delta
    from $415
    Typical price: $265–650
    254 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - LAS Every day
  • Allegiant
    Nonstop
    from $212
    Typical price: $155–380
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    DSM - LAS Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
  • Frontier
    from $250
    Typical price: $215–640
    7 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - LAS 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 Las Vegas

  • Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
    Las Vegas United States 16 min 6 mi
  • St. George Regional Airport (SGU) (SGU)
    St. George United States 1 hr 52 min 108 mi
  • Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD)
    Boulder City United States 26 min 22 mi
  • Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC)
    Cedar City United States 2 hr 31 min 154 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Las Vegas

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $160 to $330.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $81.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $353, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $415, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $212, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $250, flying from May 29 to May 31.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas starts at $212 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $81 and departs on Wed, May 27.
3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas is a busy year-round destination with a subtropical desert climate. There's no specific peak season, but crowds and prices increase around holidays and the many annual conventions. Popular events include the Consumer Electronic Show (Jan), the Project fashion trade show (Feb and Aug), NASCAR Weekend (Mar), the National Finals Rodeo (Dec), and New Year's Eve. During summer (Jun–Aug), extremely high daytime temperatures may make outdoor activities like golf and canyon hiking inadvisable.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Las Vegas.
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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 632 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Las Vegas are:
  • American offers 454 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .
  • United offers 443 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .
  • Delta offers 254 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .
  • Allegiant offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Allegiant flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .
  • Frontier offers 7 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Las Vegas.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $212. The cheapest one-way flight was with Allegiant from $81.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $353, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $373, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $415, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.
  • The cheapest Allegiant flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $212, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Des Moines to Las Vegas is $250, flying from May 29 to May 31.
Southwest and Allegiant fly direct from Des Moines to Las Vegas.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
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 Las Vegas at price $225 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
Southwest and Allegiant fly direct from Des Moines to Las Vegas.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Allegiant direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Las Vegas start at $212 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with Allegiant.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas start at $518 from Fri, May 29 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Las Vegas start at $212 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5.
To book business class trips from Des Moines to Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas starts at $225 from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11 with Allegiant.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Las Vegas at price $225 is offered by Allegiant from Fri, May 8 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Las Vegas, 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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