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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu (DSM-HNL)

 
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5:25 pm - 11:05 amDSM-HNL
22h 40m2 stops
9:00 pm - 10:24 pmHNL-DSM
20h 24m2 stops
$460Delta
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Mon, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 30
7:00 am - 8:24 pmDSM-HNL
18h 24m2 stops
9:00 pm - 10:24 pmHNL-DSM
20h 24m2 stops
$505Delta
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Sat, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 30
5:25 pm - 11:05 amDSM-HNL
22h 40m2 stops
9:00 pm - 10:24 pmHNL-DSM
20h 24m2 stops
$528Delta
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Tue, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 30
5:45 am - 1:23 pmDSM-HNL
12h 38m1 stop
3:26 pm - 9:06 amHNL-DSM
12h 40m2 stops
$637American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 22
9:40 am - 9:11 pmDSM-HNL
16h 31m2 stops
3:26 pm - 9:06 amHNL-DSM
12h 40m2 stops
$642American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 22
5:00 am - 12:15 pmDSM-HNL
12h 15m1 stop
5:45 pm - 9:03 amHNL-DSM
10h 18m1 stop
$657American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 3
11:25 am - 7:40 pmDSM-HNL
13h 15m2 stops
8:20 pm - 2:25 pmHNL-DSM
13h 05m1 stop
$757United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 31
8:00 am - 7:40 pmDSM-HNL
16h 40m2 stops
8:20 pm - 2:06 pmHNL-DSM
12h 46m2 stops
$762United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 31
6:00 am - 7:40 pmDSM-HNL
18h 40m2 stops
1:10 pm - 10:28 amHNL-DSM
16h 18m2 stops
$768United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 5
6:05 am - 1:08 pmDSM-HNL
12h 03m1 stop
8:10 pm - 2:19 pmHNL-DSM
13h 09m2 stops
$782United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Wed, Jul 24
6:03 am - 4:50 pmDSM-HNL
15h 47m2 stops
$346American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13
7:00 am - 2:15 pmDSM-HNL
12h 15m1 stop
$361Delta
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Fri, Sep 13
5:57 pm - 9:58 pmDSM-HNL
33h 01m3 stops
$408WestJet
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Fri, Sep 13
6:05 am - 3:13 pmDSM-HNL
14h 08m1 stop
$411United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6
6:05 am - 7:44 pmDSM-HNL
18h 39m2 stops
$476United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 6
5:00 am - 12:10 pmDSM-HNL
12h 10m1 stop
9:12 pm - 11:59 pmHNL-DSM
21h 47m1 stop
$838American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
9:54 am - 9:15 pmDSM-HNL
16h 21m2 stops
9:12 pm - 11:59 pmHNL-DSM
21h 47m1 stop
$843American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 20
9:21 am - 3:04 pmDSM-HNL
10h 43m1 stop
10:50 pm - 8:41 pmHNL-DSM
16h 51m2 stops
$857United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 20
9:21 am - 5:16 pmDSM-HNL
12h 55m2 stops
10:50 pm - 8:41 pmHNL-DSM
16h 51m2 stops
$862United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 20
6:05 am - 3:13 pmDSM-HNL
14h 08m1 stop
7:45 pm - 11:37 pmHNL-DSM
22h 52m1 stop
$913United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 20
8:00 am - 7:44 pmDSM-HNL
16h 44m2 stops
5:15 pm - 9:44 pmHNL-DSM
23h 29m1 stop
$921United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
8:00 am - 7:44 pmDSM-HNL
16h 44m2 stops
10:50 pm - 9:44 pmHNL-DSM
17h 54m2 stops
$924United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Des Moines to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Des Moines to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu is February, where tickets cost $702 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $1,087 and $1,026 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Honolulu, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 87 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Des Moines to Honolulu were found on Delta ($460) and American Airlines ($637). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $346.

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October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$346
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Honolulu

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu was $346 for a one-way ticket and $460 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Honolulu?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Honolulu is Honolulu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Honolulu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Honolulu from Des Moines?

    Denver is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Des Moines to Honolulu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $711 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $846 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10333 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

2.0 MediocreJim, Jun 2024ATL - ANC
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Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Honolulu found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/13Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
15h 47mDSM-HNL
$346
9/13Fri
1 stopDelta
12h 15mDSM-HNL
$361
9/13Fri
3 stopsWestJet
33h 01mDSM-HNL
$408
7/6Sat
1 stopUnited Airlines
14h 08mDSM-HNL
$411
7/6Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 39mDSM-HNL
$476

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Honolulu that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 10mDSM-HNL
6/18Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 47mHNL-DSM
$838
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
16h 21mDSM-HNL
6/20Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
21h 47mHNL-DSM
$843
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 43mDSM-HNL
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 51mHNL-DSM
$857
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 55mDSM-HNL
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 51mHNL-DSM
$862
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 08mDSM-HNL
6/20Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 52mHNL-DSM
$913
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 44mDSM-HNL
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 29mHNL-DSM
$921
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 44mDSM-HNL
6/18Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 54mHNL-DSM
$924

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