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$81 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Salt Lake City (DSM-SLC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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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9:19 am - 12:10 amDSM-SLC
15h 51m1 stop
5:45 am - 1:33 pmSLC-DSM
6h 48m1 stop
$137Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 27
9:19 am - 12:10 amDSM-SLC
15h 51m1 stop
7:29 pm - 1:33 pmSLC-DSM
17h 04m1 stop
$139Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 3
9:19 am - 12:10 amDSM-SLC
15h 51m1 stop
5:45 am - 8:14 pmSLC-DSM
13h 29m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 10
5:45 am - 11:54 amDSM-SLC
7h 09m1 stop
2:09 pm - 10:34 pmSLC-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
$266American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 28
5:45 am - 10:08 amDSM-SLC
5h 23m1 stop
4:12 pm - 10:34 pmSLC-DSM
5h 22m1 stop
$281American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 28
4:10 pm - 10:52 pmDSM-SLC
7h 42m1 stop
11:50 pm - 10:19 amSLC-DSM
9h 29m1 stop
$361Delta
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 8
9:00 am - 8:47 pmDSM-SLC
36h 47m3 stops
3:10 pm - 11:23 pmSLC-DSM
7h 13m1 stop
Mon, May 20 - Thu, May 23
8:55 pm - 5:42 pmDSM-SLC
21h 47m2 stops
6:55 pm - 10:52 pmSLC-DSM
26h 57m2 stops
Mon, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 20
6:00 am - 9:39 amDSM-SLC
4h 39m1 stop
5:30 pm - 1:56 pmSLC-DSM
19h 26m2 stops
$413United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 8
6:00 am - 9:39 amDSM-SLC
4h 39m1 stop
7:25 pm - 2:07 pmSLC-DSM
17h 42m2 stops
$414United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 18

Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Salt Lake City on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City is May, where tickets cost $332 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $504 and $502 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Des Moines to Salt Lake City found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $81. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $137 and American Airlines from $266.

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Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$81
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop 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 Salt Lake City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City was $81 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Salt Lake City?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

    Des Moines and Salt Lake City are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Salt Lake City.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Salt Lake City from Des Moines?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $496 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 $457 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City.

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

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

    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 Salt Lake City with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and SLC 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 Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City 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 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City? 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 10810 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

10.0 ExcellentAllan, May 2024SUN - SLC
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

I love the free wifi and headrest screens. I would consider Delta even more because of this but the seats aren't so great. The snacks aren't very good in my opinion. I bought a Bloody Mary and that was great! So just be comfortable with better snacks and the airline world will be yours.

Temperature in the plane was quite warm for the entire flight - actually just outright hot making for an unoleay4 hours. Crew either couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything about it. No acknowledgement or apology. All passengers were commenting on how hot it was.

How about not delaying a red eye flight by 3 hours and causing a chain reaction of missed connecting flights

First class? Seriously? We got a wider seat and a little extra legroom. The plane didn’t even have TV’s. Not a huge deal, but there was nothing first class about this except the price tag.

Boarding started almost 20 minutes late with no explanation. Then the take off was delayed by 15 minutes with no update or explanation from the captain which was very stressful because I had a connecting flight with a very short layover. The The flight tracker on the screen at my seat was for a different flight and the QR code for the menu did not work. I asked for Sun Chips which were shown as harvest cheddar flavor on the website but the ones they gave me were salsa and I'm allergic to tomatoes and I couldn't eat them. The flight to Tulsa was okay but there was no Wi-Fi or entertainment on board which would have been nice to know

I love the food options, I don’t mind paying an extra $10-$12 for sandwiches, fruit, cheese, and crackers, and such. I’m glad they offer it!

On time departure and early arrival. Kind and professional service from flight crew

We were delayed 2 hours leaving STL. I had 20 mins from when we landed in SLC terminal A to make it to SLC terminal B. I had to actually run! thankfully I made my flight but 3/4 legs were delayed to some capacity.

Flight was OK from Detroit. The bag check process and TSA process at Detroit was absolutely appalling. Very confusing, totally up to passengers to print their own baggage tags, very long lines to get baggage checked after you print your own label, insufficient Delta personnel to handle the mass number of passengers, etc. Getting through TSA was difficult and confusing and eventually had to move down several flights of stairs to go through security at a recently opened location. Would rate the entire check-in process as poor as I have ever seen.

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

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

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

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

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

Flight was canceled with little warning. Flight was rebooked through Ontario, California and connecting flight was delayed by over three hours. Frontier is living up to their Greyhound of the skies reputation for sure.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

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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 Salt Lake City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/31Wed
1 stopFrontier
13h 57mDSM-SLC
$81
5/27Mon
1 stopFrontier
22h 09mDSM-SLC
$89
6/25Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 10mDSM-SLC
$137
7/31Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 49mDSM-SLC
$215
5/17Fri
3 stops
30h 33mDSM-SLC
$235
6/6Thu
3 stops
32h 35mDSM-SLC
$256
5/17Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
14h 48mDSM-SLC
$308
6/27Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
21h 11mDSM-SLC
$429
6/25Tue
3 stopsWestJet
27h 42mDSM-SLC
$591
7/31Wed
3 stopsWestJet
25h 14mDSM-SLC
$837

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City

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 Salt Lake City that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
17h 22mDSM-SLC
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
15h 17mSLC-DSM
$240
5/10Fri
multi-stopFrontier
16h 56mDSM-SLC
5/12Sun
multi-stopFrontier
15h 17mSLC-DSM
$258
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 44mDSM-SLC
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 07mSLC-DSM
$536
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 15mDSM-SLC
5/21Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 33mSLC-DSM
$541
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 45mDSM-SLC
5/19Sun
multi-stop
28h 07mSLC-DSM
$568
5/10Fri
multi-stop
22h 04mDSM-SLC
5/19Sun
multi-stop
7h 13mSLC-DSM
$585
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 01mDSM-SLC
5/16Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 53mSLC-DSM
$606
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 10mDSM-SLC
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 55mSLC-DSM
$611
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
6h 44mDSM-SLC
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 11mSLC-DSM
$615
5/9Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 31mDSM-SLC
5/16Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 09mSLC-DSM
$620

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Des Moines - Salt Lake City Flights

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Salt Lake City (SLC)United States

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Salt Lake City - Des Moines

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