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Cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines from $124

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines departing on 12/17. 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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Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:25 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 7:50 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 20m1 stop
$179Southwest
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 11:25 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 40m2 stops
$184Southwest
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 3:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
4h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 4:12 pm
DSM
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HOU
4h 37m1 stop
$229American Airlines
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 12:14 pm
HOU
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DSM
6h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 4:10 pm
DSM
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HOU
9h 46m2 stops
$279Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 9:10 pm
HOU
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DSM
8h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:10 pm
DSM
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HOU
8h 40m2 stops
$288Southwest
Sun, Jan 18 - Sun, Jan 25
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:57 am
HOU
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DSM
6h 57m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:51 pm
DSM
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HOU
4h 01m1 stop
$334American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 12:25 pm
HOU
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DSM
7h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 12:55 am
DSM
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HOU
6h 05m1 stop
$339Southwest
Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 23
American Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 10:47 am
HOU
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DSM
5h 07m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 5:37 pm
DSM
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HOU
6h 05m1 stop
$389American Airlines
Tue, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 3
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 am
HOU
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DSM
8h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 12:55 am
DSM
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HOU
6h 05m1 stop
$394Southwest
Sun, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 23
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 11:35 pm
HOU
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DSM
5h 28m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 11:46 pm
DSM
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HOU
6h 07m1 stop
$396American Airlines
Sat, Dec 27 - Fri, Jan 2

Southwest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 18
HOU5:40 amHouston Hobby
5h 45m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
Jan 25
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
8h 20m
1 stop
HOU7:50 pmHouston Hobby
$179
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Southwest
Jan 18
HOU5:40 amHouston Hobby
5h 45m
1 stop
DSM11:25 amDes Moines
Jan 25
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
8h 40m
2 stops
HOU8:10 pmHouston Hobby
$184
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Southwest
Dec 13
HOU5:25 amHouston Hobby
7h 05m
1 stop
DSM12:30 pmDes Moines
Dec 16
DSM4:15 pmDes Moines
6h 10m
1 stop
HOU10:25 pmHouston Hobby
$247
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American Airlines flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 8
HOU10:35 amHouston Hobby
4h 40m
1 stop
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
Jan 15
DSM11:35 amDes Moines
4h 37m
1 stop
HOU4:12 pmHouston Hobby
$229
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American Airlines
Apr 24
HOU5:00 amHouston Hobby
6h 57m
1 stop
DSM11:57 amDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
4h 01m
1 stop
HOU9:51 pmHouston Hobby
$334
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American Airlines
Dec 23
HOU5:40 amHouston Hobby
5h 07m
1 stop
DSM10:47 amDes Moines
Jan 3
DSM11:32 amDes Moines
6h 05m
1 stop
HOU5:37 pmHouston Hobby
$389
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

11:30 am-7:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$179

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

11:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$184

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

10:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

11:35 am-4:12 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$229

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/8

5:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 1/15

6:24 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 46m

$279

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/18

12:55 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

11:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$288

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/24

5:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:50 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$334

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/21

5:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

$339

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/23

5:40 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

11:32 am-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$389

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sun 12/21

4:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 05m

$394

HoustonDes Moines

HOU - DSM

HOUDSM

Houston Hobby

Sat 12/27

6:07 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

5:39 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$396

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

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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 May, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines during July average around $228.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Houston Hobby Airport 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 $83. Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $279. 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 afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines in the afternoon for as low as $99. 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 $296. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Houston Hobby to Des Moines flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Houston Hobby Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $292 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Houston Hobby Airport for as low as $133 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Houston Hobby to Des Moines flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Houston Hobby to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight.

How have Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flights are approximately 170% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

2h 17m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines takes 2h 17m
There are no direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines.
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  • How far is Houston Hobby to Des Moines by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Houston Hobby to Des Moines is 829.4 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 17m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Houston Hobby 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 Houston Hobby 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 plane model from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

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7.2
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7.4
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7.2
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