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Frontier Logo
8:10 pm - 10:44 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
14h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:30 pm - 7:17 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
22h 47m1 stop Denver Intl
$182Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
7:56 am - 2:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
6h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:57 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
4h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 12:27 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
American Airlines Logo
7:27 am - 1:59 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
6h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 12:27 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:31 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3
American Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 12:04 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 8:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$271American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
5:45 am - 11:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
5h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$276Southwest
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 9:05 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
5h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
$276Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:25 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
5h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 4:25 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Dallas Love Field
$276Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:34 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 7:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$280United Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 3

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American Airlines flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

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American Airlines
Sep 24
STL5:18 pmLambert-St Louis
6h 46m
1 stop
DSM12:04 amDes Moines
Sep 29
DSM2:44 pmDes Moines
6h 00m
1 stop
STL8:44 pmLambert-St Louis
$271
American Airlines
Sep 24
STL7:27 amLambert-St Louis
6h 32m
1 stop
DSM1:59 pmDes Moines
Sep 27
DSM5:56 pmDes Moines
6h 31m
1 stop
STL12:27 amLambert-St Louis
$315
American Airlines
Aug 30
STL8:07 pmLambert-St Louis
4h 13m
1 stop
DSM12:20 amDes Moines
Sep 1
DSM10:30 amDes Moines
5h 50m
1 stop
STL4:20 pmLambert-St Louis
$499

Southwest flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on St. Louis to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 24
STL6:05 amLambert-St Louis
5h 20m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
Sep 29
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
10h 15m
2 stops
STL4:25 pmLambert-St Louis
$276
Southwest
Oct 2
STL4:50 pmLambert-St Louis
5h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Oct 6
DSM5:35 amDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
STL10:50 amLambert-St Louis
$280
Southwest
Sep 16
STL10:15 amLambert-St Louis
11h 45m
2 stops
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
Sep 23
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
10h 15m
2 stops
STL4:25 pmLambert-St Louis
$281

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STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/12

8:10 pm-10:44 am

1 stop14h 34m

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

8:30 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop22h 47m

$182

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/16

7:56 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:56 pm-12:27 am

1 stop6h 31m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/19

7:27 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

7:58 pm-12:27 am

1 stop4h 29m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/24

5:18 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

2:44 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/2

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$276

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/16

4:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

6:10 am-2:25 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$276

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/24

6:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 9/29

6:10 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$276
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St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/2

8:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

3:11 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$280

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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 December, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from St. Louis to Des Moines during April average around $0.

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

The cheapest day to depart from St. Louis to Des Moines is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $234. Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $725. 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 St. Louis to Des Moines in the morning for as low as $501. 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 $680. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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Best Price Found

$94

Fastest flight time

4h 31m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from St. Louis in the past 72 hours is $94. The best round-trip flight deal from St. Louis to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $182.
The fastest flight from St. Louis to Des Moines takes 4h 31m
There are no direct flights from St. Louis to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from St. Louis to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from St. Louis to Des Moines

  • How far is Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines by plane?

    A flight from Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines will travel around 273.0 mi. 4h 31m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Lambert-St Louis Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Lambert-St Louis 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 Lambert-St Louis Airport 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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SouthwestPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,214 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,110 reviews
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