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2:36 pm - 7:30 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
4h 54m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:51 pm - 9:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
$189Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
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6:10 am - 10:08 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
15h 58m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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8:30 pm - 12:08 amDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
27h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
$262Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:56 pm - 10:57 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
16h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:30 pm - 12:08 amDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
27h 38m1 stop Denver Intl
$275Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:25 am - 11:10 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:50 am - 12:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10
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6:00 am - 1:10 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
7h 10m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:45 pm - 4:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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6:25 am - 1:55 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:55 am - 2:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$277Southwest
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:15 am - 11:50 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
5h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:40 pm - 6:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 9
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4:05 pm - 10:55 pmMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
6h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
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4:30 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
6h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$277Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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9:00 am - 10:20 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
1h 20mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 16mnonstop
$309Delta
Sun, Jan 31 - Thu, Feb 11
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9:00 am - 10:20 amMSP  Minneapolis St Paul-DSM Des Moines
1h 20mnonstop
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4:00 pm - 5:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSP Minneapolis St Paul
1h 16mnonstop
$309Delta
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

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Southwest flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines

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Southwest
Oct 1
MSP7:00 pmMinneapolis St Paul
4h 10m
1 stop
DSM11:10 pmDes Moines
Oct 8
DSM4:30 pmDes Moines
6h 20m
1 stop
MSP10:50 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$277
Southwest
Sep 19
MSP7:05 amMinneapolis St Paul
7h 05m
1 stop
DSM2:10 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
6h 40m
2 stops
MSP10:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$282
Southwest
Sep 19
MSP10:25 amMinneapolis St Paul
9h 05m
2 stops
DSM7:30 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM3:50 pmDes Moines
6h 40m
2 stops
MSP10:30 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$287

Delta flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Minneapolis to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Sep 18
MSP7:54 pmMinneapolis St Paul
1h 17m
DSM9:11 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM10:59 amDes Moines
1h 15m
MSP12:14 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$309
Delta
Sep 14
MSP9:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
1h 17m
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
1h 11m
MSP3:57 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$329
Delta
Sep 10
MSP9:00 amMinneapolis St Paul
1h 17m
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
Sep 14
DSM2:46 pmDes Moines
1h 11m
MSP3:57 pmMinneapolis St Paul
$349

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MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/26

2:36 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

2:51 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$189

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/18

6:10 am-10:08 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

8:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop27h 38m

$262

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/1

6:56 pm-10:57 am

2 stops16h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

8:30 pm-12:08 am

1 stop27h 38m

$275

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 10/8

5:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 10/10

5:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$277

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 11/14

12:45 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$277

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 2/3

6:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

6:55 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$277

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

6:15 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

2:40 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$277

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/19

4:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 10/22

4:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$277
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MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 1/31

9:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 2/11

4:00 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$309

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP Minneapolis St Paul - DSM Des Moines

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/1

9:00 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 2/7

4:00 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$309

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $249 to $523.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $189.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Minneapolis to Des Moines during February average around $259.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Minneapolis to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $299. Flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $617. 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 morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Minneapolis to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $369. 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 $479. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Minneapolis to Des Moines flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Minneapolis to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

You could potentially save up to 63% on your flight if you consider stops on a Minneapolis to Des Moines flight.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Minneapolis to Des Moines flights are approximately 42% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$94

Fastest flight time

1h 09m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Minneapolis in the past 72 hours is $94. The best round-trip flight deal from Minneapolis to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $189.
The fastest flight from Minneapolis to Des Moines takes 1h 09m
Direct flights go from Minneapolis to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Minneapolis there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines

  • How far is Minneapolis St Paul to Des Moines by plane?

    There are 235.1 mi between Minneapolis St Paul and Des Moines. Typically, this will take 1h 09m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Minneapolis St Paul 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 Minneapolis St Paul 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Minneapolis to Des Moines?

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Best airlines flying from Minneapolis to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $199Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,505 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Minneapolis to Des Moines

    Delta flies from Minneapolis to Des Moines around 19 times per week, with 8,505 momondo users rating the airline 7.8/10. The cheapest Delta deal from Minneapolis to Des Moines in the last 72 hours was $199 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $389 for Delta flights on this route.

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