How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Montana, such as Billings or Bozeman, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 4h 36m and 4h 56m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, Southwest and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Montana according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 79% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Montana to Des Moines

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

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

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As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Montana to Des Moines Airport.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Montana 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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8:10 am - 5:45 pmBZN Bozeman Gallatin Field-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

7:15 pm - 10:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field

4h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$307Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

8:10 am - 4:50 pmBZN Bozeman Gallatin Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 pm - 10:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field

4h 35m1 stop Denver Intl

$307Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

8:10 am - 5:45 pmBZN Bozeman Gallatin Field-DSM Des Moines

8h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

1:50 pm - 10:50 pmDSM Des Moines-BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field

10h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl

$312Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

6:34 am - 2:08 pmBIL Billings Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 34m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:48 pm - 7:37 pmDSM Des Moines-BIL Billings Logan Intl

5h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:30 am - 2:25 pmBIL Billings Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:46 pm - 8:15 pmDSM Des Moines-BIL Billings Logan Intl

5h 29m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

6:30 am - 2:25 pmBIL Billings Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 8:15 pmDSM Des Moines-BIL Billings Logan Intl

5h 14m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$339Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

2:37 pm - 9:01 pmGTF Great Falls-DSM Des Moines

5h 24m1 stop Denver Intl

11:27 am - 9:22 pmDSM Des Moines-GTF Great Falls

10h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$344United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

2:23 pm - 8:36 pmHLN Helena-DSM Des Moines

5h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

5:09 pm - 9:31 pmDSM Des Moines-HLN Helena

5h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$349United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

7:04 am - 2:28 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

7:12 am - 12:35 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

6h 23m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$374American Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 21

7:04 am - 2:28 pmMSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

9:37 am - 8:27 pmDSM Des Moines-MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

11h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$404American Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 21

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Delta flights from Montana to Des Moines

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Delta

Nov 13

BIL6:34 amBillings Logan Intl

6h 34m

1 stop

DSM2:08 pmDes Moines

Nov 16

DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

5h 49m

1 stop

BIL7:37 pmBillings Logan Intl

$339

Delta

Nov 13

BIL6:34 amBillings Logan Intl

6h 34m

1 stop

DSM2:08 pmDes Moines

Nov 16

DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

8h 32m

2 stops

BIL10:20 pmBillings Logan Intl

$344

Delta

Nov 4

BZN2:29 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

7h 04m

1 stop

DSM10:33 pmDes Moines

Nov 8

DSM7:51 pmDes Moines

5h 06m

1 stop

BZN11:57 pmBozeman Gallatin Field

$359

United Airlines flights from Montana to Des Moines

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Oct 17

GTF2:37 pmGreat Falls

5h 24m

1 stop

DSM9:01 pmDes Moines

Oct 24

DSM11:27 amDes Moines

10h 55m

2 stops

GTF9:22 pmGreat Falls

$344

United Airlines

Nov 13

MSO2:37 pmMissoula Johnson-Bell Field

4h 59m

1 stop

DSM8:36 pmDes Moines

Nov 16

DSM5:09 pmDes Moines

5h 38m

1 stop

MSO9:47 pmMissoula Johnson-Bell Field

$349

United Airlines

Oct 10

HLN2:30 pmHelena

8h 05m

2 stops

DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 20

DSM5:22 pmDes Moines

4h 46m

1 stop

HLN9:08 pmHelena

$354

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BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field - DSM Des Moines

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Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 10/31

8:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

7:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$307

BozemanDes Moines

BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field - DSM Des Moines

BZNDSM

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 10/31

8:10 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

7:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$307

BozemanDes Moines

BZN Bozeman Gallatin Field - DSM Des Moines

BZNDSM

Bozeman Gallatin Field

Sat 10/31

8:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

1:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$312

BillingsDes Moines

BIL Billings Logan Intl - DSM Des Moines

BILDSM

Billings Logan Intl

Fri 11/13

6:34 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

2:48 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$339

BillingsDes Moines

BIL Billings Logan Intl - DSM Des Moines

BILDSM

Billings Logan Intl

Fri 10/23

6:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

3:46 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$339

BillingsDes Moines

BIL Billings Logan Intl - DSM Des Moines

BILDSM

Billings Logan Intl

Fri 10/23

6:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

4:01 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$339

Great FallsDes Moines

GTF Great Falls - DSM Des Moines

GTFDSM

Great Falls

Sat 10/17

2:37 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

11:27 am-9:22 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$344

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HelenaDes Moines

HLN Helena - DSM Des Moines

HLNDSM

Helena

Fri 11/6

2:23 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 11/9

5:09 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$349

MissoulaDes Moines

MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - DSM Des Moines

MSODSM

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 1/15

7:04 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 1/21

7:12 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$374

MissoulaDes Moines

MSO Missoula Johnson-Bell Field - DSM Des Moines

MSODSM

Missoula Johnson-Bell Field

Fri 1/15

7:04 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Thu 1/21

9:37 am-8:27 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$404

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Montana to Des Moines during May average around $294.

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Best Price Found	$168
Fastest flight time	4h 36m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Montana in the past 72 hours is $168. The best round-trip flight deal from Montana to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $307.

The fastest flight from Montana to Des Moines takes 4h 36m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Montana to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Montana to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Montana to Des Moines Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Montana to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Montana to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Montana 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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Delta	PriceFrom $169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,590 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,230 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $304	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,195 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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