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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Detroit (DSM-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:15 pm - 8:14 pmDSM-DTW
26h 59m1 stop
6:10 pm - 1:33 pmDTW-DSM
20h 23m1 stop
$171Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
9:21 pm - 11:25 amDSM-DTW
13h 04m1 stop
12:25 pm - 8:32 pmDTW-DSM
9h 07m1 stop
$268Frontier
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
8:30 am - 9:00 pmDSM-DTW
11h 30m1 stop
10:19 am - 4:26 pmDTW-DSM
31h 07m3 stops
Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
12:01 pm - 2:56 pmDSM-DTW
25h 55m2 stops
10:19 am - 4:26 pmDTW-DSM
31h 07m3 stops
Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
10:05 am - 12:51 pmDSM-DTW
1h 46mnonstop
7:55 pm - 8:44 pmDTW-DSM
1h 49mnonstop
$329Delta
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
6:30 am - 9:19 amDSM-DTW
1h 49mnonstop
4:10 pm - 5:00 pmDTW-DSM
1h 50mnonstop
$339Delta
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
4:02 pm - 12:46 amDSM-DTW
7h 44m1 stop
5:52 pm - 12:05 amDTW-DSM
7h 13m1 stop
$386American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Fri, Jun 14
6:41 pm - 10:15 amDSM-DTW
14h 34m2 stops
6:00 am - 10:24 amDTW-DSM
5h 24m1 stop
$463United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
3:25 pm - 8:18 pmDSM-DTW
3h 53m1 stop
11:40 am - 11:44 pmDTW-DSM
13h 04m2 stops
$481United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
12:23 pm - 6:46 pmDSM-DTW
5h 23m1 stop
3:34 pm - 9:41 pmDTW-DSM
7h 07m1 stop
$488American Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sun, May 19

Flights from Des Moines to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Detroit 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 Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Detroit, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is March, where tickets cost $338 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $680 and $644 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Frontier offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $105. KAYAK users also found Des Moines to Detroit round-trip flights on Frontier from $171 and on Delta from $329.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $318.

How many flights are there between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Des Moines and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 49m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 25 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Des Moines to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 532 miles separating Des Moines to Detroit in about 1h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Des Moines at 6:30 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 9:19 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Des Moines to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 5:11 pm and lands at 8:01 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $105 for a one-way ticket and $171 for a round-trip.

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

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Detroit flight route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $468 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 $454 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit 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 Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DTW 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 Detroit?

    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 Detroit 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 tips for finding a cheap flight from DSM to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $211 or less one-way and $415 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +2 more

Air France, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Detroit. 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 Detroit? 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 10826 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

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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 Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/17Fri
1 stopFrontier
12h 54mDSM-DTW
$105
6/1Sat
1 stopFrontier
21h 10mDSM-DTW
$159
5/16Thu
3 stops
22h 38mDSM-DTW
$195
5/24Fri
3 stops
31h 47mDSM-DTW
$197
5/16Thu
2 stops
21h 46mDSM-DTW
$208
5/24Fri
2 stops
21h 46mDSM-DTW
$211
5/24Fri
1 stop
12h 11mDSM-DTW
$214
6/1Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 50mDSM-DTW
$294
5/17Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 27mDSM-DTW
$324
5/24Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
$354

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Detroit

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 Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stop
19h 00mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stop
8h 18mDTW-DSM
$454
5/10Fri
multi-stop
24h 24mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stop
8h 18mDTW-DSM
$475
5/10Fri
multi-stop
24h 24mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stop
18h 40mDTW-DSM
$557
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 04mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 07mDTW-DSM
$607
5/10Fri
multi-stop
24h 24mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stop
29h 30mDTW-DSM
$658
5/10Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 48mDTW-DSM
$669
5/10Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 49mDSM-DTW
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
3h 51mDTW-DSM
$678

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Des Moines - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Des Moines

Cabin classes:

$780
$3,952
$783
$249