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Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines departing on 10/13. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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11:40 am - 7:33 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
6h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
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11:29 am - 10:41 amDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
24h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$164Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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9:28 am - 8:41 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
10h 13m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:29 am - 10:41 amDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
24h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$197Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
11:40 am - 7:33 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
6h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 10:41 amDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
24h 12m1 stop Denver Intl
$203Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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4:16 pm - 10:44 amSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
17h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:56 pm - 12:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
15h 47m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$223Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
United Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:52 amSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
4h 32m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 9:34 amDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
4h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$275United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 9:05 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
11h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
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3:50 pm - 11:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$286Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 9:05 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
13h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 11:30 pmDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$295Southwest
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 3:12 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
6h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:28 pm - 11:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
8h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$303American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 6
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:12 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
7h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:29 amDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
6h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$325American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 10:52 amSLC  Salt Lake City-DSM Des Moines
4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:13 am - 3:28 pmDSM  Des Moines-SLC Salt Lake City
7h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$338United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31

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Frontier flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 11
SLC11:40 amSalt Lake City
6h 53m
1 stop
DSM7:33 pmDes Moines
Sep 13
DSM11:29 amDes Moines
24h 12m
1 stop
SLC10:41 amSalt Lake City
$164
Frontier
Sep 11
SLC11:40 amSalt Lake City
6h 53m
1 stop
DSM7:33 pmDes Moines
Sep 13
DSM11:29 amDes Moines
24h 12m
1 stop
SLC10:41 amSalt Lake City
$203
Frontier
Sep 16
SLC11:40 amSalt Lake City
22h 04m
1 stop
DSM10:44 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM8:30 pmDes Moines
19h 51m
1 stop
SLC3:21 pmSalt Lake City
$242

United Airlines flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 8
SLC5:20 amSalt Lake City
4h 32m
1 stop
DSM10:52 amDes Moines
Sep 10
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
4h 49m
1 stop
SLC9:34 amSalt Lake City
$275
United Airlines
Aug 22
SLC7:00 amSalt Lake City
4h 32m
1 stop
DSM12:32 pmDes Moines
Aug 22
DSM5:21 pmDes Moines
4h 41m
1 stop
SLC9:02 pmSalt Lake City
$405
United Airlines
Aug 22
SLC5:05 amSalt Lake City
6h 27m
1 stop
DSM12:32 pmDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM11:32 amDes Moines
10h 30m
2 stops
SLC9:02 pmSalt Lake City
$406

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Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

11:40 am-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

11:29 am-10:41 am

1 stop24h 12m

$164

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

9:28 am-8:41 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

11:29 am-10:41 am

1 stop24h 12m

$197

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Fri 9/11

11:40 am-7:33 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 9/13

11:29 am-10:41 am

1 stop24h 12m

$203

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 9/16

4:16 pm-10:44 am

1 stop17h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

9:56 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$223
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/8

5:20 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 32m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:45 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 49m

$275

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/8

8:20 am-9:05 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

3:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$286

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/8

6:45 am-9:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

3:50 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$295

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 9/1

8:03 am-3:12 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

4:28 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$303

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 8/29

5:30 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 59m

$325

Salt Lake CityDes Moines

SLC Salt Lake City - DSM Des Moines

SLCDSM

Salt Lake City

Wed 8/26

5:05 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

9:13 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$338

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Salt Lake City and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $263 to $390.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $164.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in November, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Salt Lake City to Des Moines during August average around $316.

How have Salt Lake City to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for Salt Lake City to Des Moines flights are approximately 54% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Salt Lake City to Des Moines (SLC to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

2h 37m

Direct flights

Sat

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The fastest flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines takes 2h 37m
Direct flights go from Salt Lake City to Des Moines on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Salt Lake City there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

  • How far is Salt Lake City to Des Moines by plane?

    The distance between Salt Lake City and Des Moines is about 948.5 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 2h 37m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Salt Lake City Airport 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 Salt Lake City Airport 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 airline from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Des Moines

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $99Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,703 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,104 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $322Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,903 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $352Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,221 reviews
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