Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Des Moines (HOU - DSM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$87	Allegiant Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines is currently $87
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Des Moines is currently $90
Last-minute weekend getaway	$256	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Des Moines is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights	$453	Frontier 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines is currently $453

Fastest flight	2 hr 12 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Des Moines takes 2 hr 12 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 Houston to Des Moines is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–285
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–460

Popular airlines from Houston to Des Moines

Southwest

from $348

Typical price: $225–405

1114 weekly connecting flights

HOU - DSM Every day
United

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $205–355

14 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - DSM Every day

414 weekly connecting flights

IAH - DSM Every day
American

from $289

Typical price: $225–395

668 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - DSM Every day
Delta

from $289

Typical price: $225–570

374 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - DSM Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $205–570

8 weekly connecting flights

IAH - DSM Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

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

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 Houston to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Houston to Des Moines are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $165 to $285.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $87. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Des Moines is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Des Moines is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Des Moines is $289, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Des Moines is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines starts at $87 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 12 min is the shortest flight time from Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 414 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,114 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines are:

American offers 668 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Delta offers 374 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 8 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Allegiant from $87. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Des Moines is $348, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 19.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Des Moines is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Des Moines is $289, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Des Moines is $180, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

United flies direct from Houston to Des Moines.

There are 14 United direct flights from Houston 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 Houston and Des Moines at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Houston to Des Moines.

There are 14 United direct flights from Houston 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 Houston to Des Moines on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Des Moines start at $87 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29 with Allegiant.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston 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 Houston and Des Moines start at $453 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Des Moines start at $87 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.

To book business class trips from Houston 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 Houston and Des Moines starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston 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 Houston 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.