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 53% 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.

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

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

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As of October 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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1:20 pm - 8:36 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

6h 16m1 stop Denver Intl

5:09 pm - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

4h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$325United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

8:00 am - 2:35 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

5h 35m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:23 am - 12:06 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$325American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

7:00 am - 12:31 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

1:27 pm - 5:35 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

5h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

$335United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

11:14 am - 4:07 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

3h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 10:33 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

6h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

$335United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 am - 12:31 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

1:27 pm - 4:24 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 57m1 stop Denver Intl

$335United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

6:00 am - 7:17 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

12h 17m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 am - 12:26 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

7h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$340Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

1:31 pm - 10:35 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:00 am - 8:50 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

10h 50m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$340Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:55 am - 5:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:00 am - 2:50 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

8h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$345Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

5:00 am - 3:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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

3h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

$355Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

7:40 am - 12:31 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

3h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 8:43 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

4h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

$357United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

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7:10 am - 2:20 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

6h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

6:35 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$518Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

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

$523Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

11:45 am - 10:00 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

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

7h 10m2 stops Chicago Midway Denver Intl

$540Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

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

4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

5:22 pm - 8:44 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

4h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$567United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 am - 10:52 amCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

3h 52m1 stop Denver Intl

9:15 am - 12:27 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

4h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

$567United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:45 am - 3:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:20 am - 9:35 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

4h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$572Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:45 am - 3:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:00 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

9h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$584Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:45 am - 3:50 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2:00 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

9h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$598Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

11:57 am - 5:48 pmCOS Colorado Springs-DSM Des Moines

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:15 am - 3:02 pmDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

6h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$612United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

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

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

7:00 am - 9:30 amDSM Des Moines-COS Colorado Springs

3h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$617Southwest

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

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Nov 5

COS1:20 pmColorado Springs

6h 16m

1 stop

DSM8:36 pmDes Moines

Nov 9

DSM5:09 pmDes Moines

4h 40m

1 stop

COS8:49 pmColorado Springs

$325

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Nov 19

COS7:00 amColorado Springs

4h 31m

1 stop

DSM12:31 pmDes Moines

Nov 23

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

5h 08m

1 stop

COS5:35 pmColorado Springs

$335

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Nov 5

COS7:40 amColorado Springs

3h 51m

1 stop

DSM12:31 pmDes Moines

Nov 8

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

4h 13m

1 stop

COS8:43 amColorado Springs

$357

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Nov 11

COS6:55 amColorado Springs

9h 55m

2 stops

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 14

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

8h 50m

2 stops

COS2:50 pmColorado Springs

$345

Southwest

Nov 5

COS5:00 amColorado Springs

9h 50m

2 stops

DSM3:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 9

DSM6:40 amDes Moines

3h 45m

1 stop

COS9:25 amColorado Springs

$355

Southwest

Nov 5

COS6:45 amColorado Springs

8h 05m

2 stops

DSM3:50 pmDes Moines

Nov 9

DSM6:40 amDes Moines

3h 45m

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COS9:25 amColorado Springs

$367

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1:31 pm-10:35 pm

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6:55 am-5:50 pm

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$345

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1 stop3h 45m

$355

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7:40 am-12:31 pm

1 stop3h 51m

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Sun 11/8

5:30 am-8:43 am

1 stop4h 13m

$357

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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	$168
Fastest flight time	3h 53m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Colorado Springs in the past 72 hours is $168. The best round-trip flight deal from Colorado Springs to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.

The fastest flight from Colorado Springs to Des Moines takes 3h 53m

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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 3h 53m.
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 October 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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