How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in North Dakota, such as Bismarck or Fargo, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 53m and 5h 11m, respectively.

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The number of operators available for flights from North Dakota to Des Moines Airport is 1 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North Dakota 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 North Dakota to Des Moines Airport.

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

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6:15 pm - 11:35 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:27 pm - 8:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$319United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

9:00 am - 4:13 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 13m1 stop Denver Intl

1:23 pm - 8:45 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

7h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$319United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

6:15 pm - 11:35 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:27 pm - 8:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$319United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

5:45 pm - 9:24 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

3h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

7:00 am - 10:11 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$347Delta

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24

5:00 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:57 am - 2:28 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 31m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$347Delta

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

6:20 pm - 12:26 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:26 pm - 12:07 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$347American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

7:31 pm - 12:13 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:31 pm - 9:47 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

6h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$347American Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

6:44 pm - 12:40 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:33 pm - 12:24 amDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

4h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$347American Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

7:10 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

3h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

7:51 pm - 11:23 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$347Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26

5:00 am - 10:11 amFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:01 pm - 7:38 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 37m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$347Delta

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

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8:50 am - 4:20 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

1:27 pm - 8:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

7h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

$369United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

8:01 am - 2:06 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

6h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:46 pm - 7:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

5h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$479Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

5:00 am - 10:17 amBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

7:00 am - 10:32 amDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$495Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

5:00 am - 10:17 amBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

7:00 am - 10:32 amDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$499Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

10:59 am - 8:46 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

9h 47m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

7:51 pm - 11:23 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

3h 32m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$509Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

8:01 am - 2:06 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

6h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:46 pm - 7:55 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

5h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$601Delta

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

1:15 pm - 8:46 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:22 am - 7:38 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

9h 16m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$639Delta

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

5:50 am - 12:31 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

6h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

3:11 pm - 3:47 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

24h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$801United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Sep 25

5:00 pm - 11:48 pmBIS Bismarck-DSM Des Moines

6h 48m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 11:43 pmDSM Des Moines-BIS Bismarck

17h 43m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

$838United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

9:00 am - 4:20 pmFAR Fargo Hector Field-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

6:55 pm - 8:31 pmDSM Des Moines-FAR Fargo Hector Field

25h 36m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Denver Intl

$839United Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Sep 25

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Oct 17

FAR6:15 pmFargo Hector Field

5h 20m

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DSM11:35 pmDes Moines

Oct 24

DSM1:27 pmDes Moines

7h 04m

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FAR8:31 pmFargo Hector Field

$319

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Oct 6

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6h 35m

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4h 55m

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FAR8:50 amFargo Hector Field

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7h 04m

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Oct 23

FAR5:00 amFargo Hector Field

5h 11m

1 stop

DSM10:11 amDes Moines

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3h 31m

1 stop

FAR2:28 pmFargo Hector Field

$347

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Nov 13

BIS3:13 pmBismarck

4h 02m

1 stop

DSM7:15 pmDes Moines

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DSM2:48 pmDes Moines

4h 43m

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BIS7:31 pmBismarck

$367

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Oct 23

FAR5:00 amFargo Hector Field

5h 11m

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$347

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Best Price Found	$236
Fastest flight time	3h 53m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from North Dakota in the past 72 hours is $236. The best round-trip flight deal from North Dakota to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $319.

The fastest flight from North Dakota to Des Moines takes 3h 53m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Dakota to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from North Dakota to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Dakota to Des Moines Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from North Dakota to Des Moines Airport is 1 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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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