Cheap flights from Des Moines to Dallas

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Cheapest round-trip flights $181
Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas is currently $181
Cheapest one-way flight $97
United 1 stop 10 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Dallas is currently $97
Cheapest nonstop flights $383
American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas is currently $383
Last-minute weekend getaway $422
Southwest 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Dallas is currently $422
Cheapest business class flights $491
American 2 stops 12 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas is currently $491
Fastest flight 2 hr 7 min The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Dallas takes 2 hr 7 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 Dallas is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–290
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–445

Popular airlines from Des Moines to Dallas

  • American
    Nonstop
    from $328
    Typical price: $350–490
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    DSM - DFW Every day
    508 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - DFW Every day
  • Southwest
    from $349
    Typical price: $340–475
    1680 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - DAL Every day
  • Delta
    from $403
    Typical price: $395–540
    467 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - DAL, DFW Every day
  • United
    from $315
    Typical price: $320–480
    232 weekly connecting flights
    DSM - DFW Every day

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 56 min 168 mi
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
    Minneapolis United States 3 hr 31 min 228 mi

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 2 hr 58 min 185 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 3 hr 19 min 211 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Dallas

The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dallas are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $290.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $97.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $328, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $349, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $403, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $315, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas starts at $181 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $97 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
2 hr 7 min is the shortest flight time from Des Moines to Dallas.
Weather in Dallas is warm Mar–May and Sep–Oct and hot in summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Nov–Feb) are cool to cold. Visitor traffic is steady year-round, but crowds are heaviest during the State Fair of Texas (late Sep–mid Oct), a huge, 24-day event that attracts millions with its rides, auto show and food vendors galore. In Jan, the Cotton Bowl Classic, a historic college football game, is played at AT&T Stadium.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Des Moines to Dallas.
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 Dallas 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 Dallas.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 28 nonstop flights and 508 connecting flights per week. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,680 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Dallas are:
  • Delta offers 467 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dallas Love Field (DAL) , Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .
  • United offers 232 connecting flights per week. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Des Moines and Dallas.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Dallas recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $181. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $97.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $328, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 8.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $349, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $403, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Dallas is $315, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
American flies direct from Des Moines to Dallas.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Des Moines to Dallas 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 Dallas at price $422 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
American flies direct from Des Moines to Dallas.
  • There are 28 American direct flights from Des Moines to Dallas 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 Dallas on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Des Moines and Dallas start at $383 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with American.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Des Moines to Dallas, 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 Dallas start at $491 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sun, Apr 19 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Dallas start at $181 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.
To book business class trips from Des Moines to Dallas, 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 Dallas starts at $422 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Dallas at price $422 is offered by Southwest from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Dallas, 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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