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$47 Find cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

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Cheap flight deals from Hobby to Des Moines (HOU-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Des Moines 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 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
$88Allegiant Air
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
9:17 pm - 11:27 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
$92Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 7
5:22 pm - 7:36 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
4:17 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-HOU
2h 26mnonstop
$112Allegiant Air
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30
9:17 pm - 11:27 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
7:22 pm - 8:33 amDSM-HOU
13h 11m1 stop
Sun, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 7
10:30 am - 4:26 pmHOU-DSM
5h 56m1 stop
2:14 pm - 10:15 pmDSM-HOU
8h 01m1 stop
$208Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 18
10:30 am - 5:51 pmHOU-DSM
7h 21m1 stop
6:30 am - 4:19 pmDSM-HOU
9h 49m2 stops
$213Delta
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Tue, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 5
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
7:31 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-HOU
4h 22m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
12:50 pm - 8:14 pmHOU-DSM
7h 24m1 stop
1:55 pm - 4:13 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
Mon, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 13
6:00 am - 10:50 amHOU-DSM
4h 50m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:45 amDSM-HOU
4h 45m1 stop
$228American Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Thu, May 30
2:24 pm - 8:21 pmHOU-DSM
5h 57m1 stop
9:32 pm - 6:40 pmDSM-HOU
21h 08m1 stop
$296Frontier
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Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 30

Flights from Hobby to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Des Moines 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $96 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of tickets is $314 and $292 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines were found on Allegiant Air ($88) and Delta ($208). Allegiant Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $47.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston Hobby Airport and Des Moines?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines.
There is just one airline that flies from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines direct and that is Allegiant Air. The best one-way deal found from Allegiant Air for the route is $68.

How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and Des Moines per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Houston Hobby Airport and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 11m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 67% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Des Moines?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines take?

Direct flights cover the 826 miles separating Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines in about 2h 10m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Houston Hobby Airport at 5:03 pm and will be landing in Des Moines at 7:13 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines jets off at 8:32 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

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October

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July

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$47
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Hobby to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Des Moines 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines was $47 for a one-way ticket and $88 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    Houston Hobby Airport airport is called Houston Hobby and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines on Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Des Moines, Delta or Allegiant Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are Delta and Allegiant Air. With an average price for the route of $296 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Allegiant Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $107 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Houston Hobby Airport 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and DSM 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 Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Houston Hobby Airport 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 HOU to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $53 or less one-way and $87 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Hobby to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston Hobby to Des Moines

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to Houston Hobby

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Top 4 airlines serving from Hobby to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Des Moines. 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 Hobby to Des Moines? 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10778 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

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

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

The net issue I had was with the gate agent. We had added a carryon to our boarding pass when we checked bags. When I got to the boarding gate the agent was rude asking why I had a backpack - I said I added it - even had an orange tag on it. She ripped my tag off and swung her monitor around to show me how she was right- saying it isn’t wasn’t listed - only a checked bag. I explained again that I wasn’t sure what the issue was but I wouldn’t have an orange tag if I hadn’t added it. Then she finally checked my husband’s boarding pass and found that the agent at checkin had added my carryon to his boarding pass instead of mine. She sent me on my way without my orange tag. Was a bit embarrassing for me the tone she used with me assuming I was trying to get away with something.

Gate agent asked if I could switch seats so a family could sit together. Agent moved me to a seat in the front of the plane, no charge. It was easy. The agent did a great job.

Great seat space. However food and drink prices outrageous. Jabbing to pay for a carry on bag or stuck paying at the gate too much.

Every Allegiant Air flight I've ever taken has been delayed. This flight was delayed a full 2 hours. It was excuse after excuse after excuse. It was a flight from southern Florida. They made us board the plane on time, but made us wait for 2 hours on the tarmac. Because the engines were kept shut off, so was the air conditioning. One can only imagine how hot the air was in the cabin over those 2 hours on the tarmac, while in the hot Florida sun. Just terrible.

Actually, for the price, I'm willing to put up with a little discomfort (upright chairs) and at times inconveniences (like any airline), lack of entertainment (I can bring my own). My flight was non stop and smooth. I would fly this route again.

The flight was delayed 6 hours and we were only offered an $8 food credit. My husband stood in line to get the credit for 45 minutes and when he got close to the end of the line the computers went down.

Worst ever! Flight cancelled supposedly for weather even though we k ow of many others who flew into Bangor same time no problem. At the airport there was no customer service at all just refund and no possibility of rebook for 3-4 days. Aweful won’t fly with them again!!

It’s a budget airline so adjust expectations accordingly. Nothing is without a fee but such is necessary for tickets to remain so affordable.

No complaints. It’s a budget airline so can’t expect any frills.

My TSA number was missing from my ticket which shouldn’t have happened since it’s in my file. The on board flight attendant who was a male, did not want to help me put my luggage in the overhead bin and made a very rude comment and was very unpleasant. The good… the woman who fixed my ticket with the TSA number was excellent and I had extra legroom which was perfect.

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.

There was a group of school age passengers that were very loud and unruly with their chaperones were no where to be found.

Trip was smooth bumpy from the wind but no issues at all the crew attendant was very pleasant and had great customer service

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

The leg space between me and the seat in front of me was excellent.

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

The seats were uncomfortable. The flight was almost 9 hours and they didn’t serve lunch

The crew was nice but the people going to Orange County are so entitled. Everyone thinks everything is suppose for be perfect for them. Tough crowd.

Flight canceled due to weather. Rescheduled flight canceled due to maintenance. I’m stuck!

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

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

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/4Thu
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 10mHOU-DSM
$47
7/3Wed
1 stopFrontier
14h 49mHOU-DSM
$101
7/4Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 40mHOU-DSM
$109
7/4Thu
2 stops
15h 52mHOU-DSM
$285
7/3Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 29mHOU-DSM
$304

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Last minute flights from Hobby to Des Moines

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 Houston to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 50mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 07mDSM-HOU
$388
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 36mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 49mDSM-HOU
$493
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 36mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 17mDSM-HOU
$498
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 39mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 07mDSM-HOU
$513
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 36mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopDelta
10h 17mDSM-HOU
$548
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 50mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 48mDSM-HOU
$573
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 42mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 48mDSM-HOU
$578
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 42mHOU-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 48mDSM-HOU
$618

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Houston Hobby Airport - Des Moines Flights

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Houston Hobby Airport (undefined)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Return flight deals:

Des Moines - Houston Hobby Airport

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$80