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5:50 am - 11:30 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
5h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 11:00 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$271Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:21 am - 10:11 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
3h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
10:57 am - 2:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
3h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$271Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
10:20 am - 10:00 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
11h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$287Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:56 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
3h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 12:19 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$289American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 23
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:50 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
$289Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 10:05 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
7h 45m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 55m1 stop Denver Intl
$294Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Delta Logo
6:03 am - 10:21 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
4h 18m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:41 am - 11:00 amDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$329Delta
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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
11:27 am - 3:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$333United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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11:35 am - 5:48 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:13 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 13m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$361United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 10:15 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-DSM Des Moines
7h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 11:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$361United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

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Southwest flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on St. Louis to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Oct 28
STL5:50 amLambert-St Louis
5h 40m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
Nov 4
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
5h 00m
1 stop
STL11:00 amLambert-St Louis
$271
Southwest
Oct 28
STL10:20 amLambert-St Louis
11h 40m
2 stops
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
Nov 4
DSM3:30 pmDes Moines
6h 30m
1 stop
STL10:00 pmLambert-St Louis
$287
Southwest
Nov 19
STL2:20 pmLambert-St Louis
7h 45m
2 stops
DSM10:05 pmDes Moines
Nov 26
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
STL12:05 pmLambert-St Louis
$294

United Airlines flights from St. Louis to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on St. Louis to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 16
STL8:00 amLambert-St Louis
4h 34m
1 stop
DSM12:34 pmDes Moines
Oct 20
DSM11:27 amDes Moines
4h 16m
1 stop
STL3:43 pmLambert-St Louis
$333
United Airlines
Oct 20
STL11:35 amLambert-St Louis
6h 13m
1 stop
DSM5:48 pmDes Moines
Oct 21
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 13m
1 stop
STL12:13 pmLambert-St Louis
$361
United Airlines
Oct 14
STL8:00 amLambert-St Louis
4h 34m
1 stop
DSM12:34 pmDes Moines
Oct 18
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
4h 04m
1 stop
STL10:59 pmLambert-St Louis
$395

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STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/28

5:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

$271
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St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/21

6:21 am-10:11 am

1 stop3h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

10:57 am-2:45 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$271

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/28

10:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

3:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$287

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/22

5:00 am-8:56 am

1 stop3h 56m

Des Moines

Fri 10/23

7:31 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 48m

$289

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/19

2:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

6:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$289

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/19

2:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

6:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$294

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 12/11

6:03 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 18m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

6:41 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 19m

$329

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/16

8:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

11:27 am-3:43 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$333

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/20

11:35 am-5:48 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$361

St. LouisDes Moines

STL Lambert-St Louis - DSM Des Moines

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 10/20

3:12 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

5:22 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$361

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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 Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $415. Flights from St. Louis to Des Moines on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $467. 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 $725. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Lambert-St Louis to Des Moines flight route?

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Best Price Found

$136

Fastest flight time

3h 47m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from St. Louis in the past 72 hours is $136. The best round-trip flight deal from St. Louis to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $271.
The fastest flight from St. Louis to Des Moines takes 3h 47m
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. 3h 47m 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from St. Louis to Des Moines?

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SouthwestPriceFrom $77Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,215 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,282 reviews
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