Cheap flights to Des Moines
16 cities have regular scheduled flights to Des Moines (DSM). 6 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Dallas, Detroit. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Denver — Des Moines
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Dallas — Denver
Detroit — Atlanta
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United StatesFlight insights to Des Moines
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Des Moines — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Des Moines come from Chicago, Denver and Minneapolis. Chicago leads with around 192 flights a week.
- Chicago192 flights/week
- Denver66 flights/week
- Minneapolis48 flights/week
- Dallas46 flights/week
- Detroit38 flights/week
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Des Moines range from Denver at $49 to Dallas at $147 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Chicagofrom $113
- Denverfrom $49
- Minneapolisfrom $139
- Dallasfrom $147
- Detroitfrom $109
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Des Moines from right now are Denver from $49, Detroit from $109 and Chicago from $113.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Des Moines is from Los Angeles at about 3h 28m, followed by Miami (3h 15m) and Phoenix (2h 53m).
- Los Angeles3h 28m
- Miami3h 15m
- Phoenix2h 53m
- Orlando2h 50m
- Tampa2h 50m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Des Moines?
- There are 16+ cities with regular flights to Des Moines, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Des Moines depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Des Moines from Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Dallas, Detroit. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Des Moines?
- 6 airlines operate flights to Des Moines, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Des Moines?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Des Moines?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.