What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air 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 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 North America to Des Moines?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest 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 August 2026, 421 flights take off from North America and land in Des Moines each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

As of August 2026, 60 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 49% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

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 August 2026, there are 7 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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4:27 pm - 10:44 amSEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 17m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 3:08 pmDSM Des Moines-SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl

20h 38m1 stop Denver Intl

$144Frontier

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

7:00 am - 10:44 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

27h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 12:20 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

27h 50m1 stop Denver Intl

$147Frontier

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

1:46 pm - 10:57 amDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 11m2 stops Salt Lake City Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:30 pm - 9:29 pmDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 59mnonstop

$174Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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

1h 45mnonstop

9:31 pm - 5:50 pmDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

21h 19m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Salt Lake City

$174Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

6:10 pm - 9:01 pmDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 51mnonstop

5:45 am - 6:47 amDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 02mnonstop

$177United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

7:57 am - 10:52 amDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 55mnonstop

5:45 am - 6:52 amDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

2h 07mnonstop

$177United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5

11:05 am - 1:40 pmDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mnonstop

7:05 am - 8:00 amDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 55mnonstop

$177Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13

11:15 am - 1:55 pmDEN Denver Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mnonstop

6:40 pm - 7:35 pmDSM Des Moines-DEN Denver Intl

1h 55mnonstop

$177Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 16

6:59 am - 8:39 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mnonstop

7:05 am - 9:00 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 55mnonstop

$215American Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

10:45 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mnonstop

7:49 pm - 9:37 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 48mnonstop

$215American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

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6:49 pm - 11:14 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

26h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Nashville Intl

9:00 am - 10:44 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

3h 44mnonstop

$279Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

7:00 am - 2:04 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

7h 04m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:54 pm - 8:50 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

5h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$297Delta

Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19

7:00 am - 2:04 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

7h 04m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:28 am - 6:59 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$297Delta

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

6:40 am - 1:34 pmPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

10:00 am - 3:53 pmDSM Des Moines-PHX Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7h 53m1 stop Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

$337Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27

5:20 am - 1:34 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

2:19 pm - 1:19 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

23h 00m1 stop Denver Intl

$355Frontier

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

5:20 am - 1:34 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

8h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

2:19 pm - 9:44 pmDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$371Frontier

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 21

5:42 pm - 11:03 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

3h 21mnonstop

9:00 am - 10:44 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

3h 44mnonstop

$388Allegiant Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

5:42 pm - 11:03 pmPDX Portland-DSM Des Moines

3h 21mnonstop

9:00 am - 10:44 amDSM Des Moines-PDX Portland

3h 44mnonstop

$393Allegiant Air

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 18

7:00 am - 9:01 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-DSM Des Moines

2h 01mnonstop

6:41 am - 8:48 amDSM Des Moines-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

2h 07mnonstop

$430American Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Sep 19

10:45 pm - 12:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 35mnonstop

2:44 pm - 4:30 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 46mnonstop

$433American Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 15

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Delta flights from North America to Des Moines

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Delta

Sep 11

DEN3:00 pmDenver Intl

6h 26m

1 stop

DSM10:26 pmDes Moines

Sep 14

DSM2:34 pmDes Moines

7h 39m

1 stop

DEN9:13 pmDenver Intl

$217

Delta

Sep 30

ORD8:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 41m

1 stop

DSM2:06 pmDes Moines

Oct 6

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

6h 59m

1 stop

ORD12:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$235

Delta

Sep 5

ORD11:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 56m

1 stop

DSM5:18 pmDes Moines

Sep 6

DSM11:00 amDes Moines

6h 41m

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ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$246

Southwest flights from North America to Des Moines

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Southwest

Sep 23

DEN11:15 amDenver Intl

1h 40m

DSM1:55 pmDes Moines

Sep 30

DSM6:40 pmDes Moines

1h 55m

DEN7:35 pmDenver Intl

$177

Southwest

Sep 5

DEN5:50 pmDenver Intl

2h 00m

DSM8:50 pmDes Moines

Sep 11

DSM2:25 pmDes Moines

1h 50m

DEN3:15 pmDenver Intl

$180

Southwest

Sep 8

DEN6:05 pmDenver Intl

2h 00m

DSM9:05 pmDes Moines

Sep 15

DSM12:30 pmDes Moines

6h 50m

1 stop

DEN6:20 pmDenver Intl

$187

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SEA Seattle/Tacoma Intl - DSM Des Moines

SEADSM

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Wed 9/23

4:27 pm-10:44 am

1 stop16h 17m

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

8:30 pm-3:08 pm

1 stop20h 38m

$144

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Wed 9/23

7:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop27h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

8:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop27h 50m

$147

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DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Thu 10/1

1:46 pm-10:57 am

2 stops20h 11m

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

8:30 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$174

DenverDes Moines

DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

DENDSM

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Fri 9/11

4:48 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 9/14

9:31 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$174

DenverDes Moines

DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

DENDSM

Denver Intl

Sat 10/10

6:10 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

5:45 am-6:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$177

DenverDes Moines

DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

DENDSM

Denver Intl

Mon 8/31

7:57 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 9/5

5:45 am-6:52 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$177

DenverDes Moines

DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

DENDSM

Denver Intl

Sat 10/10

11:05 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

7:05 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$177

DenverDes Moines

DEN Denver Intl - DSM Des Moines

DENDSM

Denver Intl

Wed 9/16

11:15 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:40 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

6:59 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 9/26

7:05 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$215

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ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

10:45 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

7:49 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$215

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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 September is your next best option. Flight prices from North America to Des Moines during September average around $354.

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 $246. Flights from North America to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $652. 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 $252. 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.

What is the cheapest North America to Des Moines flight route?

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Best Price Found	$54
Fastest flight time	1h 14m
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 $54. The best round-trip flight deal from North America to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $88.

The fastest flight from North America to Des Moines takes 1h 14m

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.
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As of August 2026, there are 7 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 A320-100/200 (15.92% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A319 (15.10%), Embraer 175 (14.09%), and Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (10.17%).

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Allegiant Air	PriceFrom $86	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 678 reviews	Search Allegiant Air flights
Frontier	PriceFrom $90	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,694 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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