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Cheap flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines from $271

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American Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 11:08 pm
GRR
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DSM
5h 20m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 5:57 pm
DSM
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GRR
5h 15m1 stop
$271American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 9:41 pm
GRR
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DSM
5h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:56 pm
DSM
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GRR
5h 32m1 stop
$311United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:15 am
GRR
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DSM
4h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 10:57 pm
DSM
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GRR
4h 22m1 stop
$317Delta
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 22
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 2:33 pm
GRR
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DSM
6h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:52 pm
DSM
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GRR
3h 52m1 stop
$318United Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 4
United Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 9:36 pm
GRR
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DSM
4h 04m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 8:10 pm
DSM
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GRR
3h 55m1 stop
$327United Airlines
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 2:33 pm
GRR
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DSM
3h 52m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 5:45 pm
DSM
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GRR
5h 15m1 stop
$359United Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 9
American Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 11:08 pm
GRR
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DSM
5h 20m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 11:45 pm
DSM
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GRR
11h 03m2 stops
$377American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
4:56 pm - 9:41 pm
GRR
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DSM
5h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 11:09 am
DSM
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GRR
19h 10m2 stops
$449United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
4:31 pm - 9:24 pm
GRR
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DSM
5h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 1:39 pm
DSM
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GRR
6h 15m1 stop
$465Delta
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 8:32 pm
GRR
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DSM
12h 32m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 10:49 am
DSM
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GRR
3h 24m1 stop
$472United Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Fri, May 22

Delta flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Grand Rapids to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
May 19
GRR7:00 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
4h 15m
1 stop
DSM10:15 amDes Moines
May 22
DSM5:35 pmDes Moines
4h 22m
1 stop
GRR10:57 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
$317
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Delta
Feb 2
GRR4:31 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
5h 53m
1 stop
DSM9:24 pmDes Moines
Feb 5
DSM6:24 amDes Moines
6h 15m
1 stop
GRR1:39 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
$465
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United Airlines flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Grand Rapids to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 21
GRR11:48 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
3h 39m
1 stop
DSM2:27 pmDes Moines
Feb 25
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
5h 32m
1 stop
GRR9:56 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
$311
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United Airlines
Dec 31
GRR9:30 amGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
6h 03m
1 stop
DSM2:33 pmDes Moines
Jan 4
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
3h 52m
1 stop
GRR12:52 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
$318
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United Airlines
Jun 8
GRR6:32 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
4h 04m
1 stop
DSM9:36 pmDes Moines
Jun 13
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
3h 55m
1 stop
GRR8:10 pmGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
$327
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Return

Price

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 2/2

6:48 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:42 am-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$271

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 2/21

4:56 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

3:24 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$311

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

5:35 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$317

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/31

9:30 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

8:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop3h 52m

$318

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 6/8

6:32 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

3:15 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$327

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 1/7

11:41 am-2:33 pm

1 stop3h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

11:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$359

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 2/2

6:48 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

11:42 am-11:45 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$377

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 2/21

4:56 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

2:59 pm-11:09 am

2 stops19h 10m

$449

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Mon 2/2

4:31 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

6:24 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$465

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR - DSM

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-8:32 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

6:25 am-10:49 am

1 stop3h 24m

$472

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in May, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Grand Rapids to Des Moines during November average around $322.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Grand Rapids to Des Moines is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $366. Flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $538. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Grand Rapids to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $387. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $462. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Cheap Grand Rapids to Des Moines (GRR to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 04m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Grand Rapids to Des Moines takes 4h 04m
There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Grand Rapids to Des Moines.
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  • How far is Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl to Des Moines by plane?

    Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl and Des Moines are 417.4 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 04m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Des Moines 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 Des Moines Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Des Moines

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,005 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $254Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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