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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Anchorage to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Anchorage to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $652 (round-trip)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Shortest trip • 8h 22m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Anchorage to Des Moines (ANC-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Anchorage 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Anchorage to Des Moines

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Anchorage to Des Moines flights

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

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Anchorage to Des Moines?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Anchorage to Des Moines chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Minneapolis (MSP) is the top choice – 58% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Anchorage to Des Moines picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Anchorage to Des Moines?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Anchorage to Des Moines clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $652.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Anchorage to Des Moines?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Anchorage to Des Moines via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Minneapolis (MSP) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 22m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Anchorage to Des Moines?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Anchorage to Des Moines, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Denver (DEN) often has the shortest layovers from Anchorage to Des Moines, with an average of 1h 05m.

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When to book flights from Anchorage to Des Moines

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

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

    No

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

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

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Anchorage 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 Anchorage to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage with another airline. Booking your flights between Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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 Anchorage up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Anchorage to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Anchorage 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 Anchorage 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8455 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Jun 2026
LAX - ORD
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It was as good as it could be. Flying is not a pleasant experience these days.

The plane was old and thus the seats were not good. No cushion left whatsoever, and it all was a bit worn out.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

No one fussed at me about my pap machine as a 3rd pice on the plane. Boarding was pleasant and smooth. The boarding agent in Anchorage was a fun character- he could be in a movie. :~) The on-board crew were downright pleasant. No militant attitudes on Delta. Like all planes these days the seats are too narrow for standard Americans and at 5’2” there is barely enough leg room. I don’t know how tall people fold themselves into the seats. But that’s nothing specific to Delta

Food from the flight from Atlanta to Santiago was very poor..

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

The boarding was great. With all the delays I was grateful to get on the plane and headed for home. There was no in flight entertainment. Seats were very uncomfortable! Unfortunately we were seated next to an exit row so there was no recline in our seat. Other than that it was a smooth ride.

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

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Everything you need to know for your flight from Anchorage to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Anchorage (ANC)
Des Moines (DSM)