What airlines fly to Des Moines?

Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Rochester according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 Greater Rochester Intl to Des Moines?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Greater Rochester Intl to Des Moines

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Greater Rochester Intl 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 Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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8:00 am - 11:10 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:25 pm - 9:25 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$325Southwest

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

8:25 am - 11:25 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

2:40 pm - 8:35 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

$325Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23

6:45 pm - 10:15 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:15 am - 5:30 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

9h 15m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

$330Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 am - 9:42 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$340Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 am - 12:31 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 31m1 stop Philadelphia

5:56 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$358American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

12:25 pm - 7:21 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 56m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:56 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$363American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

3:00 pm - 9:33 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 33m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 am - 2:14 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

6h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$368United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

6:00 am - 9:42 amROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$386Delta

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

5:05 pm - 8:40 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:50 pm - 10:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 05m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$396Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

5:47 pm - 9:55 pmROC Greater Rochester Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:32 pmDSM Des Moines-ROC Greater Rochester Intl

4h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$405United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

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Delta flights from Rochester to Des Moines

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Delta

Oct 10

ROC6:00 amGreater Rochester Intl

4h 42m

1 stop

DSM9:42 amDes Moines

Oct 12

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

4h 05m

1 stop

ROC10:55 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$340

Delta

Oct 16

ROC6:00 amGreater Rochester Intl

4h 42m

1 stop

DSM9:42 amDes Moines

Oct 18

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

4h 05m

1 stop

ROC10:55 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$386

Delta

Oct 10

ROC5:05 pmGreater Rochester Intl

4h 35m

1 stop

DSM8:40 pmDes Moines

Oct 12

DSM5:50 pmDes Moines

4h 05m

1 stop

ROC10:55 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$396

American Airlines flights from Rochester to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Sep 10

ROC6:00 amGreater Rochester Intl

7h 31m

1 stop

DSM12:31 pmDes Moines

Sep 16

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

5h 03m

1 stop

ROC11:59 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$358

American Airlines

Sep 10

ROC12:25 pmGreater Rochester Intl

7h 56m

2 stops

DSM7:21 pmDes Moines

Sep 16

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

5h 03m

1 stop

ROC11:59 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$363

American Airlines

Oct 1

ROC5:31 pmGreater Rochester Intl

7h 10m

1 stop

DSM11:41 pmDes Moines

Oct 4

DSM5:57 pmDes Moines

5h 02m

1 stop

ROC11:59 pmGreater Rochester Intl

$371

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ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Des Moines

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RochesterDes Moines

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Thu 9/10

12:25 pm-7:21 pm

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Des Moines

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5:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$363

RochesterDes Moines

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

ROCDSM

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 9/10

3:00 pm-9:33 pm

2 stops7h 33m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:24 am-2:14 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$368

RochesterDes Moines

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

ROCDSM

Greater Rochester Intl

Fri 10/16

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$386

RochesterDes Moines

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

ROCDSM

Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 10/10

5:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$396

RochesterDes Moines

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - DSM Des Moines

ROCDSM

Greater Rochester Intl

Tue 11/10

5:47 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$405

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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 October is your next best option. Flight prices from Rochester to Des Moines during October average around $327.

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Best Price Found	$163
Fastest flight time	4h 00m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Rochester in the past 72 hours is $163. The best round-trip flight deal from Rochester to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $325.

The fastest flight from Rochester to Des Moines takes 4h 00m

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How far is Greater Rochester Intl to Des Moines by plane?
Greater Rochester Intl and Des Moines are 822.7 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 00m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Greater Rochester Intl 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 Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Rochester to Des Moines?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Rochester to Des Moines is Southwest, representing 33% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are United Airlines at 25%, Delta at 24%, and American Airlines at 18%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,136 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $314	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,536 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $378	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,203 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $403	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,022 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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