What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Colorado Springs according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:30 am - 10:52 amCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$291United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

5:08 pm - 11:48 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$301United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

7:45 am - 5:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:05 am - 9:45 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$301Southwest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

5:05 pm - 10:05 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

6:40 am - 9:25 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$319Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

5:30 am - 10:52 amCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

5:45 am - 8:40 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$325United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

5:00 pm - 10:20 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 pm - 9:45 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$325Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

5:00 pm - 10:20 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

1:50 pm - 9:45 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$330Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

7:45 am - 5:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:00 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$331Southwest

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

11:10 am - 10:20 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

10h 10m2 stops Houston Hobby Denver Intl

1:50 pm - 9:45 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

8h 55m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$335Southwest

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

6:03 pm - 11:48 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

1:27 pm - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

5h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$350United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 10

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6:00 am - 1:49 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:46 pm - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

8h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

$523Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

1:25 pm - 10:26 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:34 pm - 7:56 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

6h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$553Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:40 am - 2:14 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 34m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:27 pm - 4:26 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$558United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 1:49 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

6h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:46 pm - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

8h 39m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Salt Lake City

$558Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

5:08 pm - 11:48 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

3:11 pm - 9:53 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$567United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

11:20 am - 10:15 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

5:40 am - 11:45 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$572Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

11:20 am - 10:15 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

5:40 am - 4:00 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

11h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$583Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

5:30 am - 10:52 amCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

3:02 pm - 9:42 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$612United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 12:32 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

3:11 pm - 9:53 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$612United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

5:08 pm - 11:48 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

3:11 pm - 9:53 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$612United Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

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United Airlines flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

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Oct 13

COS5:30 amColorado Springs

4h 22m

1 stop

DSM10:52 amDes Moines

Oct 20

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

3h 55m

1 stop

COS8:40 amColorado Springs

$291

United Airlines

Oct 20

COS5:08 pmColorado Springs

5h 40m

1 stop

DSM11:48 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

3h 55m

1 stop

COS8:40 amColorado Springs

$301

United Airlines

Oct 15

COS5:30 amColorado Springs

4h 22m

1 stop

DSM10:52 amDes Moines

Oct 19

DSM5:45 amDes Moines

3h 55m

1 stop

COS8:40 amColorado Springs

$325

Southwest flights from Colorado Springs to Des Moines

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Nov 5

COS5:05 pmColorado Springs

4h 00m

1 stop

DSM10:05 pmDes Moines

Nov 8

DSM6:40 amDes Moines

3h 45m

1 stop

COS9:25 amColorado Springs

$319

Southwest

Oct 29

COS5:00 pmColorado Springs

4h 20m

1 stop

DSM10:20 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM1:50 pmDes Moines

8h 55m

2 stops

COS9:45 pmColorado Springs

$330

Southwest

Oct 13

COS7:45 amColorado Springs

9h 05m

2 stops

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

Oct 20

DSM3:00 pmDes Moines

7h 10m

2 stops

COS9:10 pmColorado Springs

$331

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$325

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5:00 pm-10:20 pm

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$330

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Tue 10/13

7:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

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3:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$331

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COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

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Thu 10/29

11:10 am-10:20 pm

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1:50 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$335

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COS Colorado Springs - DSM Des Moines

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Colorado Springs

Fri 10/9

6:03 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 10/10

1:27 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$350

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in April, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Colorado Springs to Des Moines during December average around $336.

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Best Price Found	$146
Fastest flight time	5h 34m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Colorado Springs in the past 72 hours is $146. The best round-trip flight deal from Colorado Springs to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $291.

The fastest flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines takes 5h 34m

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How far is Colorado Springs to Des Moines by plane?
The straight-line distance from Colorado Springs to Des Moines is 619.5 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 34m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colorado Springs Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Colorado Springs to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Colorado Springs and Des Moines, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 100% of the total bookings.

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