Cheap flights to Des Moines

Cheap flights from United States to Des Moines

from New York (EWR - DSM)
Jul 6 — Jul 13
Nonstop
from $139
from Miami (FLL - DSM)
May 22 — May 29
Nonstop
from $154
from Atlanta (ATL - DSM)
May 28 — Jun 3
1 stop
from $180

Popular airlines with direct flights to Des Moines

  • Allegiant
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      2 hr 50 min +
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      2 hr 56 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
      3 hr 1 min +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 42 min +
    • Austin
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      2 hr 9 min +
  • American
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 17 min +
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 48 min +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 18 min +
    • Phoenix
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 58 min +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 39 min +
  • Delta
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 8 min +
    • Minneapolis
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 12 min +
    • Detroit
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 3 min +
  • United
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 47 min +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 21 min +
  • Southwest
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • St. Louis
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 50 min +
  • Frontier
    Fly to Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      1 hr 48 min +

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

When to fly to Des Moines

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Jan – Feb, Apr, Nov
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Jun – Sep
Most popular and higher prices

About Des Moines

Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Local produce and live music are draws at the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor plant displays and a geodesic dome.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Des Moines

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Des Moines.

In terms of direct flights, Allegiant is the most popular, flying directly from 14 cities. Allegiant flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying to Des Moines are American, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier.
  • American flies directly from 8 cities. American flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • Delta flies directly from 4 cities. Delta flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • United flies directly from 3 cities. United flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • Southwest flies directly from 3 cities. Southwest flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • Frontier flies directly from one city. Frontier flies to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
  • Allegiant offers direct flights to Des Moines from 14 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tampa, Las Vegas, Orlando, Nashville and Austin.
  • American offers direct flights to Des Moines from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Washington.
  • Delta offers direct flights to Des Moines from 4 cities. The most frequent departures are: Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit and New York.
  • United offers direct flights to Des Moines from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Denver, Chicago and Houston.
  • Southwest offers direct flights to Des Moines from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Denver, St. Louis and Las Vegas.
  • Frontier offers direct flights to Des Moines from Denver. The most frequent departures are: Denver.
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.
Des Moines is served by only one major airport: Des Moines International Airport, 4 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Des Moines you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Frontier flight from Chicago, starting at $201 from May 28 to Jun 3
  • Frontier flight from Dallas, starting at $205 from May 28 to Jun 3
  • Frontier flight from Atlanta, starting at $180 from May 28 to Jun 3
  • Allegiant flight from New York, starting at $139 from Jul 6 to Jul 13
  • Allegiant flight from Miami, starting at $154 from May 22 to May 29
  • Frontier flight from Los Angeles, starting at $210 from May 28 to Jun 3
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Des Moines starts at $139 and departs from New York on Jul 6 to Jul 13.
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