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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis from $133

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American Airlines Logo
5:33 am - 12:15 pmDSM-IND
5h 42m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 am - 10:40 amIND-DSM
6h 14m1 stop
$251American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22
Allegiant Air Logo
7:15 am - 1:09 pmDSM-IND
28h 54m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 10:46 pmIND-DSM
8h 31m1 stop
$259Allegiant Air
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:44 amDSM-IND
20h 49m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 2:55 pmIND-DSM
10h 50m1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 3:10 pmDSM-IND
23h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 2:06 pmIND-DSM
6h 36m1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 18
Delta Logo
6:17 am - 11:29 amDSM-IND
4h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 11:28 amIND-DSM
5h 53m1 stop
$289Delta
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 20
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 10:05 pmDSM-IND
12h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:10 pm - 9:20 pmIND-DSM
7h 10m1 stop
$294Southwest
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 4:10 pmDSM-IND
9h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 11:10 pmIND-DSM
7h 35m1 stop
$300Southwest
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Thu, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 23
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 11:09 pmDSM-IND
6h 09m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 10:22 amIND-DSM
4h 17m1 stop
$317Delta
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Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 13
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 1:12 pmDSM-IND
4h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:28 am - 12:14 pmIND-DSM
3h 46m1 stop
$387United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 5:49 pmDSM-IND
5h 23m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:28 am - 12:14 pmIND-DSM
3h 46m1 stop
$447United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 14

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Indianapolis flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 29
DSM8:35 amDes Moines
12h 30m
2 stops
IND10:05 pmIndianapolis
Feb 1
IND3:10 pmIndianapolis
7h 10m
1 stop
DSM9:20 pmDes Moines
$294
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Southwest
Dec 18
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
9h 25m
2 stops
IND4:10 pmIndianapolis
Dec 23
IND4:35 pmIndianapolis
7h 35m
1 stop
DSM11:10 pmDes Moines
$300
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Southwest
Jan 29
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
10h 50m
2 stops
IND6:00 pmIndianapolis
Feb 1
IND1:50 pmIndianapolis
9h 25m
2 stops
DSM10:15 pmDes Moines
$309
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Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis

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Allegiant Air
Dec 11
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
28h 54m
1 stop
IND1:09 pmIndianapolis
Dec 14
IND3:15 pmIndianapolis
8h 31m
1 stop
DSM10:46 pmDes Moines
$259
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Allegiant Air
Dec 5
DSM4:32 pmDes Moines
19h 15m
1 stop
IND12:47 pmIndianapolis
Dec 7
IND3:15 pmIndianapolis
8h 31m
1 stop
DSM10:46 pmDes Moines
$310
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Allegiant Air
Dec 5
DSM4:32 pmDes Moines
19h 15m
1 stop
IND12:47 pmIndianapolis
Dec 7
IND3:15 pmIndianapolis
8h 31m
1 stop
DSM10:46 pmDes Moines
$321
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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 October 30, 2025.
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Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

5:33 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Indianapolis

Sat 11/22

5:26 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 14m

$251

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

7:15 am-1:09 pm

1 stop28h 54m

Indianapolis

Sun 12/14

3:15 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$259

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

10:55 am-8:44 am

1 stop20h 49m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/14

5:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$277

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 12/11

2:56 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops23h 14m

Indianapolis

Thu 12/18

8:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$284

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

6:17 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 12m

Indianapolis

Sat 12/20

6:35 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 53m

$289

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

8:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Indianapolis

Sun 2/1

3:10 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$294

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 12/18

5:45 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Indianapolis

Tue 12/23

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$300

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

4:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Indianapolis

Fri 3/13

7:05 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 17m

$317

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

8:02 am-1:12 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/14

9:28 am-12:14 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$387

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 11/12

11:26 am-5:49 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Indianapolis

Fri 11/14

9:28 am-12:14 pm

1 stop3h 46m

$447

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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 October 2025, prices for Des Moines to Indianapolis flights are approximately 26% cheaper 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 27m 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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