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3:40 pm - 10:29 amDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 49m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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5:01 pm - 4:46 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
23h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$211Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:30 am - 11:28 amDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
27h 58m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:01 am - 9:45 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
12h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$230Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 28
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3:40 pm - 10:29 amDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
18h 49m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway
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9:24 pm - 4:46 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
19h 22m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
$256Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 9
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8:35 pm - 11:11 amDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
14h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 7:50 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
13h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
$260Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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3:31 pm - 10:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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7:39 am - 1:28 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
5h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$338American Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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2:56 pm - 5:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 34mnonstop
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8:06 pm - 10:29 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
2h 23mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 30
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11:27 am - 6:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:06 pm - 10:29 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
2h 23mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 29
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9:45 am - 3:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:00 am - 2:56 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
6h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Tue, Dec 29
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3:25 pm - 10:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:23 pm - 12:33 amIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
7h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2
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2:56 pm - 5:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
2h 34mnonstop
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8:06 pm - 10:29 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-DSM Des Moines
2h 23mnonstop
$339United Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 24

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight tickets
Delta
Dec 17
DSM11:01 amDes Moines
6h 58m
1 stop
IAH5:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 21
IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 46m
1 stop
DSM11:56 amDes Moines
$359
Delta
Nov 23
DSM2:48 pmDes Moines
9h 11m
2 stops
IAH11:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Nov 27
IAH5:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 09m
1 stop
DSM10:44 amDes Moines
$364
Delta
Dec 23
DSM6:43 pmDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
IAH11:58 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 28
IAH5:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 43m
1 stop
DSM10:53 amDes Moines
$379

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 23
DSM6:45 pmDes Moines
5h 45m
1 stop
IAH12:30 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 3
IAH8:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 21m
DSM10:21 pmDes Moines
$339
United Airlines
Dec 18
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
2h 40m
IAH8:40 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 23
IAH8:06 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 23m
DSM10:29 pmDes Moines
$352
United Airlines
Nov 20
DSM6:45 pmDes Moines
5h 45m
1 stop
IAH12:30 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Nov 24
IAH11:59 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 21m
DSM2:20 pmDes Moines
$362

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Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

3:40 pm-10:29 am

1 stop18h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/9

5:01 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$211

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Mon 1/25

7:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop27h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/28

9:01 am-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$230

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

3:40 pm-10:29 am

1 stop18h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/9

9:24 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$256

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

8:35 pm-11:11 am

1 stop14h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/6

6:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$260

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

3:31 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/23

7:39 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$338
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Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

2:56 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/30

8:06 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$339

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

11:27 am-6:54 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/29

8:06 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$339

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

9:45 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 12/29

8:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$339

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

3:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/2

5:23 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 10m

$339

Des MoinesHouston

DSM Des Moines - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

DSMIAH

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

2:56 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/24

8:06 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$339

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $317 to $473.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $211.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $289. If you are unable to visit Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport during the month of March, then departing from Des Moines during the month December is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $303.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $513. 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on Monday is $700.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport at noon for as low as $456. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $595. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport for around $380 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Des Moines for as low as $269 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight.

How have Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights are approximately 6% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$125

Fastest flight time

2h 31m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $125. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $211.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 2h 31m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport every day.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl by plane?

    There are 806.5 mi between Des Moines and Houston George Bush Intcntl. Flights usually cover this in 2h 31m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Des Moines Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Houston George Bush Intcntl 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $227Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,460 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $230Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,230 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

    United Airlines flies from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport around 13 times per week, with 10,459 momondo users rating the airline 7.3/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Des Moines to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in the last 72 hours was $227 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $361 for United Airlines flights on this route.

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