How many flights depart from Dallas to Des Moines on average per day?

As of September 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Dallas to Des Moines. The most common time of day flights depart is 1:00PM, with 66% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Dallas to Des Moines on average per week?

As of September 2026, 17 flights take off from Dallas and land in Des Moines each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 71% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Frontier and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Dallas to Des Moines

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Dallas according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Dallas to Des Moines Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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2:48 pm - 10:44 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

19h 56m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

27h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$232Frontier

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 25

2:48 pm - 7:33 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 1:47 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

17h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

$251Frontier

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

1:23 pm - 2:42 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

25h 19m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

8:25 pm - 12:16 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

27h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$317Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 12

10:37 am - 7:30 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

6:37 pm - 7:00 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

36h 23m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$321Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

6:00 am - 11:10 amDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:30 pm - 10:15 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$363Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 12:15 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:10 am - 1:20 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

7h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$363Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30

7:11 am - 9:15 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

2h 04mnonstop

6:14 am - 8:25 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

2h 11mnonstop

$423American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

5:03 pm - 7:00 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

1h 57mnonstop

4:12 pm - 6:20 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

2h 08mnonstop

$423American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

5:30 pm - 10:16 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

4h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:45 am - 10:45 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$470United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 11

4:15 pm - 9:55 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

5h 40m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 2:38 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

6h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$475United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 24

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10:40 am - 7:33 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 1:47 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

26h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$320Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

10:40 am - 7:33 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 1:47 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

26h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

$320Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

7:10 am - 9:17 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

2h 07mnonstop

4:14 pm - 6:20 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

2h 06mnonstop

$477American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

5:53 am - 1:59 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:14 pm - 6:20 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

2h 06mnonstop

$487American Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:05 am - 11:30 amDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

12:30 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$497Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15

12:00 pm - 6:09 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:31 am - 6:02 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

6h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$497Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

1:40 pm - 8:50 pmDAL Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 10m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Denver Intl

12:30 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field

8h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$502Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15

12:20 pm - 8:46 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 26m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:54 pm - 11:57 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$502Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:45 am - 2:20 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

7h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:21 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

6h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$595United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

5:45 pm - 10:30 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

4h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

5:45 am - 1:22 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$885United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

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Southwest flights from Dallas to Des Moines

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Sep 29

DAL6:00 amDallas Love Field

6h 15m

1 stop

DSM12:15 pmDes Moines

Sep 30

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

7h 10m

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DAL1:20 pmDallas Love Field

$363

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Sep 29

DAL2:00 pmDallas Love Field

8h 00m

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DSM10:00 pmDes Moines

Sep 30

DSM6:10 amDes Moines

4h 30m

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DAL10:40 amDallas Love Field

$368

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Oct 22

DAL2:30 pmDallas Love Field

7h 40m

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DSM10:10 pmDes Moines

Oct 26

DSM4:30 pmDes Moines

7h 00m

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DAL11:30 pmDallas Love Field

$373

United Airlines flights from Dallas to Des Moines

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Sep 10

DFW6:45 amDallas/Fort Worth

7h 35m

1 stop

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

Sep 14

DSM5:21 pmDes Moines

6h 38m

1 stop

DFW11:59 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$595

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Sep 21

DFW5:45 amDallas/Fort Worth

6h 47m

1 stop

DSM12:32 pmDes Moines

Sep 21

DSM3:22 pmDes Moines

7h 13m

1 stop

DFW10:35 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$633

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6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

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6:10 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$363

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5:03 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

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Sat 10/17

4:12 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$423

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DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

DFWDSM

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Sat 10/10

5:30 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

Sun 10/11

5:45 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 00m

$470

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DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - DSM Des Moines

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Sun 11/22

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

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Tue 11/24

8:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$475

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Dallas and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $403 to $567.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $251.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in February, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Dallas to Des Moines during July average around $420.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Dallas to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $433. Flights from Dallas to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $582. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Dallas to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $441. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $567. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Dallas when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $463 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Dallas for as low as $354 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$101
Fastest flight time	1h 57m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Dallas in the past 72 hours is $101. The best round-trip flight deal from Dallas to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $232.

The fastest flight from Dallas to Des Moines takes 1h 57m

Direct flights go from Dallas to Des Moines every day.

There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Dallas there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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How far is Dallas to Des Moines by plane?
There are 632.3 mi between Dallas and Des Moines. Flights usually cover this in 1h 57m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Dallas to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Dallas to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Dallas to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $140	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,610 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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