How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?

Central Des Moines is 4 miles away from Des Moines Airport.

What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?

Des Moines is served by Des Moines Airport, also commonly referred to as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl. The airport code is DSM.

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

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 9:15 amMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

39h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

9:48 am - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,063American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 11:45 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

54h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:12 pm - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,159American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 3:11 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

45h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

4:12 pm - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,177American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 3:11 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

45h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

9:48 am - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

27h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,178American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

9:45 am - 11:45 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

54h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:12 pm - 5:00 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

20h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,179American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:30 am - 4:20 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

5:12 pm - 8:30 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

47h 18m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,247United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:35 am - 6:55 pmPER Perth-DSM Des Moines

45h 20m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

7:42 pm - 2:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PER Perth

53h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,477American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:35 am - 6:55 pmPER Perth-DSM Des Moines

45h 20m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

7:42 pm - 2:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PER Perth

53h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,478American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:30 am - 4:20 pmMEL Melbourne-DSM Des Moines

21h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl

6:45 pm - 8:30 amDSM Des Moines-MEL Melbourne

45h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,663United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

10:35 am - 6:55 pmPER Perth-DSM Des Moines

45h 20m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles Los Angeles

7:42 pm - 2:20 pmDSM Des Moines-PER Perth

53h 38m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,763American Airlines

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How long is the flight to Des Moines?

The duration of your flight to Des Moines depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Des Moines on KAYAK are from Melbourne, which takes 24h 51m, and Perth, which takes 38h 05m.

How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each day?

There are around 144 direct flights from within Australia to Des Moines every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 35% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines?
Central Des Moines is 4 miles away from Des Moines Airport.
What is the name of Des Moines’s airport?
Des Moines is served by Des Moines Airport, also commonly referred to as Des Moines or Des Moines Intl. The airport code is DSM.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Des Moines.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Des Moines?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 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 with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.
How many direct flights to Des Moines are there each week?
Each week there are around 1,008 direct flights from within Australia to Des Moines. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.