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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis from $126

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9:00 am - 10:47 pmDSM-IND
12h 47m1 stop
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8:48 pm - 7:03 pmIND-DSM
23h 15m1 stop
$223Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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11:00 am - 3:28 pmDSM-IND
3h 28m1 stop
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7:02 am - 10:20 amIND-DSM
4h 18m1 stop
$251Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 29
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5:43 pm - 12:12 amDSM-IND
5h 29m1 stop
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6:22 am - 9:40 amIND-DSM
4h 18m1 stop
$258Delta
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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7:58 pm - 11:24 amDSM-IND
14h 26m2 stops
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8:48 pm - 7:03 pmIND-DSM
23h 15m1 stop
$266Frontier
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
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6:15 am - 4:25 pmDSM-IND
9h 10m2 stops
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1:10 pm - 9:35 pmIND-DSM
9h 25m2 stops
$268Southwest
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:15 pmDSM-IND
11h 55m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 9:35 pmIND-DSM
9h 25m2 stops
$269Southwest
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
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3:55 pm - 8:57 pmDSM-IND
4h 02m1 stop
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9:30 am - 2:53 pmIND-DSM
6h 23m1 stop
$289American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 25
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:36 amDSM-IND
3h 51m1 stop
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5:29 am - 10:47 amIND-DSM
6h 18m1 stop
$316American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 23
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5:45 am - 2:38 pmDSM-IND
7h 53m1 stop
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4:30 pm - 9:32 pmIND-DSM
6h 02m1 stop
$385United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 11:44 pmDSM-IND
3h 58m1 stop
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9:00 am - 2:33 pmIND-DSM
6h 33m1 stop
$387United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 20 - Sat, Dec 27

Delta flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Indianapolis flight tickets
Delta
Nov 24
DSM11:00 amDes Moines
3h 28m
1 stop
IND3:28 pmIndianapolis
Nov 29
IND7:02 amIndianapolis
4h 18m
1 stop
DSM10:20 amDes Moines
$251
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Delta
Dec 8
DSM5:43 pmDes Moines
5h 29m
1 stop
IND12:12 amIndianapolis
Dec 10
IND6:22 amIndianapolis
4h 18m
1 stop
DSM9:40 amDes Moines
$258
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Delta
Dec 11
DSM6:17 amDes Moines
4h 12m
1 stop
IND11:29 amIndianapolis
Dec 14
IND6:45 amIndianapolis
4h 36m
1 stop
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
$296
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Southwest flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Indianapolis flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 8
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
9h 10m
2 stops
IND4:25 pmIndianapolis
Dec 10
IND1:10 pmIndianapolis
9h 25m
2 stops
DSM9:35 pmDes Moines
$268
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Southwest
Dec 8
DSM8:20 amDes Moines
11h 55m
1 stop
IND9:15 pmIndianapolis
Dec 10
IND1:10 pmIndianapolis
9h 25m
2 stops
DSM9:35 pmDes Moines
$269
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Southwest
Feb 6
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
6h 50m
2 stops
IND1:10 pmIndianapolis
Feb 9
IND3:10 pmIndianapolis
7h 10m
1 stop
DSM9:20 pmDes Moines
$301
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
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DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

9:00 am-10:47 pm

1 stop12h 47m

Indianapolis

Sun 12/7

8:48 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$223

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

11:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop3h 28m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/29

7:02 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 18m

$251

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

5:43 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 29m

Indianapolis

Wed 12/10

6:22 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 18m

$258

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

7:58 pm-11:24 am

2 stops14h 26m

Indianapolis

Sun 12/7

8:48 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$266

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

6:15 am-4:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Indianapolis

Wed 12/10

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$268

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

8:20 am-9:15 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Indianapolis

Wed 12/10

1:10 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$269

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Sun 12/21

3:55 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Indianapolis

Thu 12/25

9:30 am-2:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$289

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

5:45 am-10:36 am

1 stop3h 51m

Indianapolis

Tue 12/23

5:29 am-10:47 am

1 stop6h 18m

$316

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

5:45 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Indianapolis

Mon 11/24

4:30 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$385

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

6:46 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Indianapolis

Sat 12/27

9:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$387

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Indianapolis?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $251. If you are unable to visit Indianapolis during the month of September, then departing from Des Moines during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $259.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Indianapolis?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Indianapolis. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $479. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Indianapolis on Wednesday is $1,408.

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

As of November 2025, prices for Des Moines to Indianapolis flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Des Moines to Indianapolis by plane?

    There are 410.6 mi between Des Moines and Indianapolis. 3h 28m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Indianapolis Airport were last updated today.

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Indianapolis Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Indianapolis Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Indianapolis Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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