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

Delta and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Honolulu

What airlines fly to Honolulu?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Honolulu from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Honolulu. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Honolulu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport is 3 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu 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 Honolulu Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Honolulu Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Honolulu 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 Honolulu Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$269 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu in 2026/27

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7:36 am - 3:50 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

12h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:32 pm - 1:47 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

11h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$538American Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 26

6:00 am - 1:43 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

11h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:40 pm - 2:11 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

11h 31m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$538American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 6

6:15 am - 2:53 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

12h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:25 pm - 12:34 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

12h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$538United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 3

5:00 am - 2:53 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

13h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:35 pm - 12:34 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

9h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$538United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Wed, Mar 3

6:00 am - 2:53 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

12h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

4:15 pm - 9:42 amHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

13h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$538Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6

8:10 am - 5:16 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

13h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:40 pm - 1:41 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

11h 01m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$538American Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 2:53 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

12h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:40 pm - 9:00 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

17h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Minneapolis St Paul

$544Delta

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6

6:55 am - 2:00 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

12h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:15 pm - 9:42 amHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

13h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$601Delta

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

7:00 am - 7:30 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

16h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

10:05 pm - 3:05 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

13h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$612Southwest

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

6:40 am - 9:05 pmDSM Des Moines-HNL Honolulu

18h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Sacramento Intl

10:40 pm - 1:40 pmHNL Honolulu-DSM Des Moines

11h 00m2 stops Sacramento Intl Denver Intl

$653Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

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American Airlines

Nov 3

DSM7:23 amDes Moines

15h 45m

2 stops

HNL7:08 pmHonolulu

Nov 11

HNL2:47 pmHonolulu

13h 59m

2 stops

DSM8:46 amDes Moines

$549

American Airlines

Jan 19

DSM5:10 amDes Moines

14h 35m

1 stop

HNL3:45 pmHonolulu

Jan 26

HNL10:32 pmHonolulu

11h 15m

1 stop

DSM1:47 pmDes Moines

$596

American Airlines

Nov 2

DSM7:23 amDes Moines

15h 45m

2 stops

HNL7:08 pmHonolulu

Nov 9

HNL2:47 pmHonolulu

13h 59m

2 stops

DSM8:46 amDes Moines

$612

Delta flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Honolulu flight tickets

Delta

Nov 2

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

12h 53m

1 stop

HNL2:53 pmHonolulu

Nov 9

HNL10:55 pmHonolulu

18h 18m

2 stops

DSM9:13 pmDes Moines

$604

Delta

Oct 21

DSM6:55 amDes Moines

12h 05m

1 stop

HNL2:00 pmHonolulu

Oct 26

HNL12:00 pmHonolulu

17h 11m

2 stops

DSM10:11 amDes Moines

$607

Delta

Dec 13

DSM6:09 amDes Moines

13h 23m

1 stop

HNL3:32 pmHonolulu

Dec 20

HNL4:40 pmHonolulu

13h 15m

1 stop

DSM9:55 amDes Moines

$626

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Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

7:36 am-3:50 pm

1 stop12h 14m

Honolulu

Tue 1/26

10:32 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$538

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Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Honolulu

Fri 11/6

10:40 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 2/16

6:15 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 38m

Honolulu

Wed 3/3

8:25 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop12h 09m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 2/16

5:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

Honolulu

Wed 3/3

10:35 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Honolulu

Fri 11/6

4:15 pm-9:42 am

1 stop13h 27m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

8:10 am-5:16 pm

1 stop13h 06m

Honolulu

Wed 11/11

10:40 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop11h 01m

$538

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

6:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 53m

Honolulu

Fri 11/6

11:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops17h 20m

$544

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Honolulu

Mon 10/26

3:15 pm-9:42 am

1 stop13h 27m

$601

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

7:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Honolulu

Mon 11/23

10:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$612

Des MoinesHonolulu

DSM Des Moines - HNL Honolulu

DSMHNL

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

6:40 am-9:05 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Honolulu

Fri 11/6

10:40 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$653

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Honolulu

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $666 to $833.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $538.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu from Des Moines, with most prices found around $622. If you’re not able to fly to Honolulu in February, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Honolulu during August average around $653.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Honolulu from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Honolulu for around $753 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Honolulu from Des Moines for as low as $649 on momondo.

How have Des Moines to Honolulu flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Des Moines to Honolulu flights are approximately 25% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best Price Found	$269
Fastest flight time	11h 07m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Honolulu from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $269. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Honolulu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $538.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Honolulu takes 11h 07m

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Honolulu. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Honolulu.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Honolulu

How far is Des Moines to Honolulu by plane?
A flight from Des Moines to Honolulu will travel around 3938.0 mi. Flights usually cover this in 11h 07m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu Airport is 3 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Honolulu 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 Honolulu Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Honolulu Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 Des Moines to Honolulu?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Des Moines to Honolulu is United Airlines (58% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are American Airlines (22%) and Delta (20%).

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Honolulu

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $434	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,605 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $443	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,242 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,099 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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