Cheap flights from Des Moines

Popular trips from Des Moines

  1. London
    $853
    Aug 10 — Aug 19
    2 stops16 hr 40 minAmerican, British Airways
  2. Paris
    $776
    Nov 1 — Nov 10
    2 stops11 hr 40 minLufthansa, United
  3. Singapore
    $1,148
    Sep 7 — Sep 16
    2 stops34 hr 10 minAmerican, Etihad
  4. Miami
    $132
    Jul 13 — Jul 20
    Nonstop3 hr 9 minAllegiant
  5. Las Vegas
    $96
    Jul 27 — Aug 5
    Nonstop3 hr 7 minAllegiant
  6. Seattle
    $380
    Sep 5 — Sep 13
    1 stop6 hr 7 minUnited

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Des Moines

  • Allegiant
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      3 hr 16 min +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      2 hr 45 min +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
      2 hr 45 min +
    • Portland
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sun
      3 hr 38 min +
  • American
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 23 min +
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 58 min +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 22 min +
    • Phoenix
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 13 min +
    • Philadelphia
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 34 min +
  • Delta
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Minneapolis
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 12 min +
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Detroit
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 43 min +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 42 min +
  • United
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 57 min +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 32 min +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 25 min +
  • Southwest
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +
    • St. Louis
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Las Vegas
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 5 min +
  • Frontier
    Fly from Des Moines (DSM)
    • Denver
      Direct flights every Mon, Fri
      2 hr +

Popular airports near Des Moines

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    Des MoinesUnited States16 min4 mi
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas CityUnited States2 hr 56 min168 mi
  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    OmahaUnited States2 hr 9 min119 mi
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
    MinneapolisUnited States3 hr 30 min228 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Des Moines.

In terms of direct flights, Allegiant is the most popular, flying directly to 14 cities. Allegiant flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Other popular airlines flying from Des Moines are American, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier.
  • American flies directly to 8 cities. American flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • Delta flies directly to 4 cities. Delta flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • United flies directly to 3 cities. United flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • Southwest flies directly to 3 cities. Southwest flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • Frontier flies directly to one city. Frontier flies from Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
  • Allegiant offers direct flights from Des Moines to 14 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Las Vegas, Nashville, Tampa, Orlando and Portland.
  • American offers direct flights from Des Moines to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Philadelphia.
  • Delta offers direct flights from Des Moines to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Minneapolis, Atlanta, Detroit and New York.
  • United offers direct flights from Des Moines to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Denver, Chicago and Houston.
  • Southwest offers direct flights from Des Moines to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Denver, St. Louis and Las Vegas.
  • Frontier offers direct flights from Des Moines to Denver. The most frequent destinations are: Denver.
Some popular flight destinations from Des Moines are Washington, New York, Houston, Dallas, Chicago and Orlando.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Des Moines to London starting at $853 for Aug 10 - Aug 19, round trips from Des Moines to Paris starting at $776 for Nov 1 - Nov 10, and cheap flights from Des Moines to Singapore starting at $1,148 for Sep 7 - Sep 16. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
Des Moines is served by only one major airport: Des Moines International Airport, 4 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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