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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit from $81

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2:25 pm - 12:46 amDSM-DTW
9h 21m1 stop
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6:10 am - 1:40 pmDTW-DSM
8h 30m1 stop
$148Frontier
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vie., oct. 3 - dom., oct. 5
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 12:46 amDSM-DTW
9h 21m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:40 pmDTW-DSM
8h 30m1 stop
$167Frontier
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jue., sep. 4 - lun., sep. 8
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 12:46 amDSM-DTW
9h 21m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:40 pmDTW-DSM
8h 30m1 stop
$168Frontier
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dom., sep. 21 - jue., sep. 25
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 12:46 amDSM-DTW
9h 21m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 1:40 pmDTW-DSM
8h 30m1 stop
$175Frontier
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vie., sep. 12 - dom., sep. 14
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10:14 am - 8:44 amDSM-DTW
21h 30m1 stop
Logo
9:12 am - 2:40 pmDTW-DSM
6h 28m1 stop
$244
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mié., sep. 10 - vie., sep. 12
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5:49 pm - 7:00 pmDSM-DTW
24h 11m1 stop
Logo
9:19 pm - 2:40 pmDTW-DSM
18h 21m2 stops
$255
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dom., sep. 21 - jue., sep. 25
American Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 5:34 pmDSM-DTW
7h 34m1 stop
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10:22 am - 8:11 pmDTW-DSM
10h 49m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 21
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 9:51 pmDSM-DTW
10h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:18 pmDTW-DSM
7h 18m1 stop
$270American Airlines
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sáb., oct. 4 - sáb., oct. 11
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 7:55 pmDSM-DTW
10h 30m1 stop
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7:35 am - 12:25 pmDTW-DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$310Southwest
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mar., sep. 16 - sáb., sep. 20
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:25 pmDSM-DTW
9h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:15 am - 3:00 pmDTW-DSM
6h 45m1 stop
$316Southwest
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mié., sep. 10 - sáb., sep. 13

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 3
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
9h 21m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 5
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 30m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$148
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Frontier
Sep 4
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
9h 21m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 8
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 30m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$167
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Frontier
Sep 21
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
9h 21m
1 stop
DTW12:46 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 25
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 30m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$168
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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 14
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
7h 34m
1 stop
DTW5:34 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 21
DTW10:22 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 49m
1 stop
DSM8:11 pmDes Moines
$269
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American Airlines
Oct 4
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
10h 30m
1 stop
DTW9:51 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Oct 11
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 18m
1 stop
DSM1:18 pmDes Moines
$270
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American Airlines
Sep 10
DSM7:03 amDes Moines
15h 18m
1 stop
DTW11:21 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Sep 13
DTW9:36 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 45m
1 stop
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
$282
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Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

vie. 10/3

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/5

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$148

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

jue. 9/4

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 9/8

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$167

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/25

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$168

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

vie. 9/12

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 9/14

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$175

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mié. 9/10

10:14 am-8:44 am

1 stop21h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

vie. 9/12

9:12 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$244

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

dom. 9/21

5:49 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 9/25

9:19 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops18h 21m

$255

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 10/14

9:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mar. 10/21

10:22 am-8:11 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$269

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

sáb. 10/4

10:21 am-9:51 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 10/11

7:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$270

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mar. 9/16

8:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/20

7:35 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$310

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mié. 9/10

8:25 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

sáb. 9/13

9:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$316

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Des Moines is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $393, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Des Moines during December instead. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $399.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $426. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Monday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday is $648.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Flying to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Des Moines in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $476 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $679. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County flight route?

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You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.

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Best Price Found

$224

Fastest flight time

1h 44m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
The best one-way flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $224. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $300.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 44m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County by plane?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is 529.6 mi away from Des Moines. Typically, this will take 3h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Des Moines Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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DeltaPriceFrom $339Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    Delta is one of the most popular airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, operating 17 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport starts from $339 round-trip, up to an average price of $426. Our users have rated Delta at 7.9/10.

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