What airlines fly to Kentucky?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kentucky from Des Moines according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kentucky. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Kentucky on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Kentucky

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

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky refresh daily.

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

There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kentucky?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Kentucky 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.

$140 Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Kentucky in 2026/27

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7:36 am - 12:40 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 9:35 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279American Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

7:23 am - 12:43 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:01 am - 1:28 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$279American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

6:54 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:42 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$279Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

5:35 am - 12:54 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:42 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$279Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

1:05 pm - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:35 pm - 9:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$284Southwest

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

5:20 am - 12:25 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 05m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

3:35 pm - 9:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 00m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$289Southwest

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

8:00 am - 1:35 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 12:39 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$297United Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 3

8:00 am - 1:35 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:00 am - 12:39 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$336United Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4

1:14 pm - 6:44 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

4h 30m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:03 pm - 11:58 pmLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

4h 55m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$339American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

10:48 am - 4:19 pmDSM Des Moines-LEX Lexington Blue Grass

28h 31m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl

7:39 pm - 7:54 amLEX Lexington Blue Grass-DSM Des Moines

13h 15m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

$419Allegiant Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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5:40 am - 10:25 amDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

3h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

8:35 am - 11:30 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$630Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

5:40 am - 1:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

7:10 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$635Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

5:40 am - 1:05 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 25m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

3:55 pm - 10:00 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$640Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 7

1:27 pm - 10:32 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 10:31 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655United Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 29

4:14 pm - 11:25 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

6h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

4:19 pm - 11:12 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$978American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:54 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

4h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:05 am - 10:46 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,010Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 am - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

7h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:05 am - 10:46 amSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,010Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

1:27 pm - 10:32 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

1:25 pm - 11:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,114United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

2:13 pm - 11:22 pmDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

8h 09m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas

4:19 pm - 11:12 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,316American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

6:55 pm - 10:18 amDSM Des Moines-SDF Louisville Intl

14h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:25 pm - 11:35 pmSDF Louisville Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 10m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,333United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kentucky

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American Airlines

Oct 20

DSM1:14 pmDes Moines

4h 30m

1 stop

LEX6:44 pmLexington Blue Grass

Oct 26

LEX8:03 pmLexington Blue Grass

4h 55m

1 stop

DSM11:58 pmDes Moines

$339

American Airlines

Dec 19

DSM2:51 pmDes Moines

5h 24m

1 stop

SDF9:15 pmLouisville Intl

Dec 21

SDF5:45 amLouisville Intl

4h 27m

1 stop

DSM9:12 amDes Moines

$367

American Airlines

Oct 27

DSM9:26 amDes Moines

8h 01m

2 stops

SDF6:27 pmLouisville Intl

Oct 31

SDF10:16 amLouisville Intl

4h 14m

1 stop

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

$419

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Kentucky

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Kentucky flight tickets

Southwest

Jan 9

DSM1:05 pmDes Moines

3h 40m

1 stop

SDF5:45 pmLouisville Intl

Jan 12

SDF3:35 pmLouisville Intl

7h 00m

2 stops

DSM9:35 pmDes Moines

$284

Southwest

Jan 9

DSM5:20 amDes Moines

6h 05m

2 stops

SDF12:25 pmLouisville Intl

Jan 12

SDF3:35 pmLouisville Intl

7h 00m

2 stops

DSM9:35 pmDes Moines

$289

Southwest

Oct 20

DSM5:35 amDes Moines

3h 30m

1 stop

SDF10:05 amLouisville Intl

Oct 21

SDF7:10 amLouisville Intl

15h 50m

2 stops

DSM10:00 pmDes Moines

$330

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DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

7:36 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/12

6:10 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

$279

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

7:23 am-12:43 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Louisville Intl

Mon 11/23

10:01 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$279

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:54 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Louisville Intl

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$279

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Tue 10/27

5:35 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Louisville Intl

Sat 10/31

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$279

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

1:05 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/12

3:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$284

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 1/9

5:20 am-12:25 pm

2 stops6h 05m

Louisville Intl

Tue 1/12

3:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$289

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Louisville Intl

Thu 12/3

9:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$297

Des MoinesLouisville

DSM Des Moines - SDF Louisville Intl

DSMSDF

Des Moines

Sat 11/28

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Louisville Intl

Fri 12/4

9:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$336

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

1:14 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Lexington Blue Grass

Mon 10/26

8:03 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$339

Des MoinesLexington

DSM Des Moines - LEX Lexington Blue Grass

DSMLEX

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

10:48 am-4:19 pm

1 stop28h 31m

Lexington Blue Grass

Thu 11/12

7:39 pm-7:54 am

1 stop13h 15m

$419

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kentucky?

If you’re not able to fly to Kentucky in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Kentucky during November average around $352.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Kentucky flights?

You could potentially save up to 12% on your flight if you consider stops on a Des Moines to Kentucky flight.

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Best Price Found	$140
Fastest flight time	1h 34m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kentucky from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $140. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Kentucky found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $279.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kentucky takes 1h 34m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Kentucky

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Kentucky.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kentucky?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Kentucky 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.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Kentucky

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Southwest	PriceFrom $250	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,198 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,076 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $286	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,591 reviews	Search Delta flights

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