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$104 Find cheap flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

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

 
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9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
$105Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 11
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
7:31 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-HOU
4h 22m1 stop
$148American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
12:32 pm - 10:13 pmDSM-HOU
9h 41m2 stops
$153American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
9:35 am - 8:19 pmHOU-DSM
10h 44m1 stop
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
Sat, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 7
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
4:08 pm - 4:22 pmDSM-HOU
24h 14m1 stop
Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 11
2:30 pm - 5:57 pmHOU-DSM
27h 27m1 stop
1:28 pm - 9:52 pmDSM-HOU
8h 24m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jul 3
9:56 am - 12:44 pmHOU-DSM
26h 48m1 stop
4:08 pm - 4:22 pmDSM-HOU
24h 14m1 stop
$272Frontier
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Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 11
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:36 amDSM-HOU
4h 36m1 stop
$348American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Fri, Jul 5
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:36 amDSM-HOU
4h 36m1 stop
$383American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 7
8:17 pm - 10:35 amHOU-DSM
14h 18m1 stop
5:49 pm - 11:43 pmDSM-HOU
5h 54m1 stop
$424American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 11
5:00 am - 8:54 amHOU-DSM
3h 54m1 stop
$104American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24
3:46 pm - 8:19 amHOU-DSM
16h 33m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Tue, Jun 18
10:14 am - 9:58 pmHOU-DSM
11h 44m2 stops
$304American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18
10:14 am - 9:58 pmHOU-DSM
11h 44m2 stops
$419American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24
7:33 pm - 9:47 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
1:55 pm - 4:13 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
$167Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
7:33 pm - 9:47 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
1:55 pm - 4:13 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
$192Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 6
10:52 pm - 8:19 amHOU-DSM
9h 27m1 stop
1:55 pm - 4:13 pmDSM-HOU
2h 18mnonstop
Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
7:33 pm - 9:47 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
8:00 am - 12:58 pmDSM-HOU
28h 58m1 stop
$279Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 8
12:22 pm - 4:58 pmHOU-DSM
4h 36m1 stop
7:31 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-HOU
4h 22m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
7:33 pm - 9:47 pmHOU-DSM
2h 14mnonstop
8:00 am - 11:28 amDSM-HOU
27h 28m2 stops
$458Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 8
12:22 pm - 4:58 pmHOU-DSM
4h 36m1 stop
9:54 am - 5:56 pmDSM-HOU
8h 02m2 stops
$563American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
9:19 pm - 11:29 pmHOU-DSM
2h 10mnonstop
6:10 pm - 8:29 pmDSM-HOU
2h 19mnonstop
$105Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 11

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 November, where the average cost of tickets is $314 and $288 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 51 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 ($105) and American Airlines ($148). American Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $104.

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 $69.

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

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Houston Hobby Airport and lands in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 10m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 2 flights.

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 9:19 pm and lands at 11:29 pm.

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October

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$104
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.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $104 for a one-way ticket and $105 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, Allegiant Air or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Des Moines are Allegiant Air and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $107 and an overall rating of 7.4, Allegiant Air is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $275 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $77 or less one-way and $98 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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Des Moines to Houston Hobby

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

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 10419 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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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!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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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.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

Flight was good, boarding was a breeze, flight attendants were friendly and professional. There was a medical issue with another passenger and the crew handled it in a calm and professional way.

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 seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

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.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

Everything was great except for the wifi was junk. Crew was super friendly and helpful

The flight was short. However, my bag was delayed and was put on another flight.

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.

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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.
6/24Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
3h 54mHOU-DSM
$104
6/18Tue
1 stopFrontier
16h 33mHOU-DSM
$110
6/18Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 44mHOU-DSM
$304
6/24Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 44mHOU-DSM
$419

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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.
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 14mHOU-DSM
6/9Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 18mDSM-HOU
$167
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 14mHOU-DSM
6/6Thu
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 18mDSM-HOU
$192
6/4Tue
multi-stop
9h 27mHOU-DSM
6/6Thu
nonstop
2h 18mDSM-HOU
$234
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 14mHOU-DSM
6/8Sat
multi-stopAllegiant Air
28h 58mDSM-HOU
$279
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 36mHOU-DSM
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 22mDSM-HOU
$282
6/2Sun
nonstopAllegiant Air
2h 14mHOU-DSM
6/8Sat
multi-stopAllegiant Air
27h 28mDSM-HOU
$458
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 36mHOU-DSM
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 02mDSM-HOU
$563

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Houston Hobby Airport - Des Moines Flights

Departure:

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Return flight deals:

Des Moines - Houston Hobby Airport

Cabin classes:

$92