Cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $209 |
United
Nonstop
3 hr
Sat, Apr 11 — Mon, Apr 13
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $209 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $80 |
Frontier
1 stop
6 hr
Mon, Mar 2
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The cheapest one-way flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $80 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $209 |
United
Nonstop
3 hr
Sat, Mar 7 — Mon, Mar 9
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The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $209 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $319 |
United
Nonstop
3 hr
Thu, Jan 29 — Sun, Feb 1
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The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Des Moines to Houston is currently $319 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $477 |
American
1 stop
7 hr
Sat, Feb 21 — Mon, Feb 23
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The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston is currently $477 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 35 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston takes 2 hr 35 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Des Moines to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Houston is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
| May Cheapest
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Typical prices: $160–250 |
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| January Most expensive
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Typical prices: $205–320 |
Popular airlines from Des Moines to Houston
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to Houston in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $209Typical price: $205–34514 weekly nonstop flightsDSM - IAH Every day464 weekly connecting flightsDSM - IAH Every day
- Southwestfrom $268Typical price: $225–4001146 weekly connecting flightsDSM - HOU Every day
- Americanfrom $229Typical price: $225–365629 weekly connecting flightsDSM - HOU, IAH Every day
- Deltafrom $229Typical price: $225–540317 weekly connecting flightsDSM - HOU, IAH Every day
Popular airports near Des Moines
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Des Moines center and popularity with travelers.
- 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 Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)Houston United States 23 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 26 min 140 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Houston
The cheapest flights from Des Moines to Houston are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $160 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Houston is $209, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Houston is $268, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Houston is $229, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Houston is $229, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston starts at $209 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Mon, Mar 2.
2 hr 35 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.
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 464 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 1,146 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:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 464 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 1,146 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 629 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 317 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The cheapest round-trip flight from Des Moines to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with United from $209. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Des Moines to Houston is $209, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Des Moines to Houston is $268, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 22.
- The cheapest American flight from Des Moines to Houston is $229, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 23.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Des Moines to Houston is $229, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 23.
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.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Houston at price $319 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
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.
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 $209 from Sat, Mar 7 to Mon, Mar 9 with United.
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 $477 from Sat, Feb 21 to Mon, Feb 23 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Des Moines and Houston start at $209 from Sat, Apr 11 to Mon, Apr 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.
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 $319 from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Des Moines and Houston at price $319 is offered by United from Thu, Jan 29 to Sun, Feb 1.
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.
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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