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Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines from $234

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United Airlines Logo
3:47 pm - 9:40 pm
IND
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DSM
6h 53m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 8:05 pm
DSM
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IND
5h 01m
1 stop
$264United Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 11:05 pm
IND
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DSM
6h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 10:50 pm
DSM
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IND
6h 35m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 20
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 11:05 pm
IND
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DSM
5h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 10:50 pm
DSM
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IND
6h 35m
1 stop
$275Southwest
Mon, May 18 - Wed, May 20
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8:33 pm - 7:16 pm
IND
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DSM
23h 43m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:24 am
DSM
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IND
23h 54m
1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 11:45 am
IND
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DSM
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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IND
9h 00m
2 stops
$282Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 11:05 pm
IND
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DSM
5h 30m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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IND
9h 00m
2 stops
$287Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
6:13 am - 9:46 am
IND
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DSM
4h 33m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 11:47 pm
DSM
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IND
6h 22m
1 stop
$289Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, Mar 20
Frontier Logo
8:52 pm - 6:32 pm
IND
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DSM
22h 40m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 7:38 pm
DSM
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IND
23h 11m
1 stop
$296Frontier
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:24 pm
IND
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DSM
6h 24m
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United Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 11:26 pm
DSM
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IND
3h 37m
1 stop
$302United Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Mar 28
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 11:45 am
IND
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DSM
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 3:25 pm
DSM
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IND
9h 00m
2 stops
$317Southwest
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13

United Airlines flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Indianapolis to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 16
IND3:47 pmIndianapolis
6h 53m
1 stop
DSM9:40 pmDes Moines
Mar 18
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
5h 01m
1 stop
IND8:05 pmIndianapolis
$264
United Airlines
Mar 27
IND9:00 amIndianapolis
6h 24m
1 stop
DSM2:24 pmDes Moines
Mar 28
DSM6:49 pmDes Moines
3h 37m
1 stop
IND11:26 pmIndianapolis
$302
United Airlines
Mar 10
IND9:00 amIndianapolis
6h 22m
1 stop
DSM2:22 pmDes Moines
Mar 12
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
5h 01m
1 stop
IND8:05 pmIndianapolis
$383

Southwest flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Indianapolis to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
May 18
IND6:00 pmIndianapolis
6h 05m
1 stop
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
May 20
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
IND10:50 pmIndianapolis
$269
Southwest
May 18
IND6:35 pmIndianapolis
5h 30m
2 stops
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
May 20
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
IND10:50 pmIndianapolis
$275
Southwest
Apr 9
IND6:50 amIndianapolis
5h 55m
1 stop
DSM11:45 amDes Moines
Apr 13
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
9h 00m
2 stops
IND3:25 pmIndianapolis
$282

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IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Mon 3/16

3:47 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

2:04 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$264

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Mon 5/18

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

3:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$269

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Mon 5/18

6:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 5/20

3:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$275

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Sun 3/15

8:33 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop23h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

8:30 am-9:24 am

1 stop23h 54m

$277

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Thu 4/9

6:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:25 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$282

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Thu 4/9

6:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops5h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:25 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$287

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Wed 3/18

6:13 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 33m

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

4:25 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$289

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Sun 3/1

8:52 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

7:27 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$296

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Fri 3/27

9:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

6:49 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop3h 37m

$302

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND - DSM

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Fri 4/10

6:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:25 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$317

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Fastest flight time

4h 41m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines takes 4h 41m
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  • How far is Indianapolis to Des Moines by plane?

    A flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines will travel around 410.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 41m.

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

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

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

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport 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.

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8,205 reviews
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