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

Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from North America to Des Moines

How many flights depart from North America to Des Moines on average per week?

As of October 2026, 303 flights take off from North America and land in Des Moines each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 26% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from North America to Des Moines on average per day?

As of October 2026, 43 flights take off from North America and land in Des Moines each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 55% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from North America according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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

As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport.

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

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 North America to Des Moines Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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12:11 pm - 2:21 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 10mnonstop

7:00 am - 10:51 amDSM Des Moines-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 51mnonstop

$77Allegiant Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

12:11 pm - 2:21 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 10mnonstop

7:00 am - 10:51 amDSM Des Moines-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 51mnonstop

$83Allegiant Air

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

8:30 am - 8:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

10h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl

$146Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

8:59 pm - 7:35 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 36m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 9:04 amDSM Des Moines-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

13h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

$150Frontier

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

8:51 pm - 7:30 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

8:25 pm - 11:48 pmDSM Des Moines-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

$175Frontier

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

5:15 pm - 7:34 pmLAX Los Angeles-DSM Des Moines

24h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:04 pm - 9:19 amDSM Des Moines-LAX Los Angeles

15h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$175Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

10:40 pm - 12:14 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 34mnonstop

7:31 pm - 9:09 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

5:20 pm - 7:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mnonstop

7:23 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 47mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

7:55 pm - 9:23 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 28mnonstop

6:45 pm - 8:25 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 40mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:55 pm - 9:23 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 28mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:36 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

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12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

8:43 am - 12:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

$136Allegiant Air

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

4:48 pm - 7:30 pmDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 42mnonstop

8:25 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 05mnonstop

$226Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

12:55 pm - 2:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 47mnonstop

8:25 pm - 1:16 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

27h 51m1 stop Denver Intl

$259Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9

8:45 am - 9:08 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

13h 23m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

8:43 am - 12:05 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 22mnonstop

$298Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 11

10:33 am - 12:45 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

3h 12mnonstop

1:15 pm - 4:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 35mnonstop

$299American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

8:45 pm - 10:43 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

2h 58mnonstop

6:05 am - 9:43 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

2h 38mnonstop

$299American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

3:05 pm - 9:00 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

6h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

6h 49m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$319Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Oct 10

4:48 pm - 7:33 pmDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mnonstop

8:25 pm - 9:30 pmDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 05mnonstop

$320Frontier

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

12:07 pm - 2:14 pmBOS Boston Logan Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 07mnonstop

7:15 am - 11:02 amDSM Des Moines-BOS Boston Logan Intl

2h 47mnonstop

$388Allegiant Air

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

3:46 pm - 10:33 pmPHL Philadelphia-DSM Des Moines

7h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:54 pm - 12:56 amDSM Des Moines-PHL Philadelphia

5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$399Delta

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

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Allegiant Air flights from North America to Des Moines

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Allegiant Air

Nov 13

BOS12:11 pmBoston Logan Intl

3h 10m

DSM2:21 pmDes Moines

Nov 16

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

2h 51m

BOS10:51 amBoston Logan Intl

$77

Allegiant Air

Nov 13

BOS12:11 pmBoston Logan Intl

3h 10m

DSM2:21 pmDes Moines

Nov 16

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

2h 51m

BOS10:51 amBoston Logan Intl

$83

Allegiant Air

Oct 15

PHL12:55 pmPhiladelphia

2h 47m

DSM2:42 pmDes Moines

Oct 18

DSM8:43 amDes Moines

2h 22m

PHL12:05 pmPhiladelphia

$84

Frontier flights from North America to Des Moines

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Frontier

Oct 29

PHX8:59 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

20h 36m

1 stop

DSM7:35 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM8:30 pmDes Moines

13h 34m

1 stop

PHX9:04 amPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$150

Frontier

Oct 22

PHX8:51 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

20h 39m

1 stop

DSM7:30 pmDes Moines

Oct 26

DSM8:25 pmDes Moines

5h 23m

1 stop

PHX11:48 pmPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$175

Frontier

Oct 30

DEN4:54 pmDenver Intl

1h 41m

DSM7:35 pmDes Moines

Nov 2

DSM8:30 pmDes Moines

2h 06m

DEN9:36 pmDenver Intl

$186

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Fri 11/13

12:11 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

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Mon 11/16

7:00 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 51m

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12:55 pm-2:42 pm

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$146

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8:59 pm-7:35 pm

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8:30 pm-9:04 am

1 stop13h 34m

$150

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Thu 10/22

8:51 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

8:25 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$175

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Wed 11/4

5:15 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop24h 19m

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8:04 pm-9:19 am

1 stop15h 15m

$175

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Thu 10/22

10:40 pm-12:14 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

7:31 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/31

5:20 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

7:23 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/22

7:55 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

6:45 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$237

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:55 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$237

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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 October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from North America to Des Moines during November average around $386.

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

The cheapest day to depart from North America 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 $316. Flights from North America to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $667. 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 North America to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $277. 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 evening because they tend to be around $661. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on North America to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found	$43
Fastest flight time	1h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from North America in the past 72 hours is $43. The best round-trip flight deal from North America to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $77.

The fastest flight from North America to Des Moines takes 1h 15m

Direct flights go from North America to Des Moines every day.

There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From North America there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from North America to Des Moines Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from North America to Des Moines Airport?
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 North America to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from North America to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from North America to Des Moines is Airbus A319 (14.63% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (13.92%), Embraer 175 (12.24%), and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (10.44%).

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $87	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 679 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $90	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,563 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,626 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $198	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,215 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,283 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,044 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $271	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,131 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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