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$144 Find Cheap Flights from Cleveland to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines departing on 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Cleveland to Des Moines (CLE-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cleveland 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Cleveland to Des Moines

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cleveland to Des Moines.
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Delta Logo
5:30 am - 9:22 amCLE-DSM
4h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 11:46 pmDSM-CLE
5h 21m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:21 pmCLE-DSM
8h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:13 am - 11:47 amDSM-CLE
5h 34m1 stop
$272American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 11:39 pmCLE-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 3:38 pmDSM-CLE
7h 53m2 stops
$277American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:19 amCLE-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:57 pmDSM-CLE
5h 27m1 stop
$287Delta
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 2:42 pmCLE-DSM
9h 37m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:02 pmDSM-CLE
4h 02m1 stop
$292United Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 9:22 pmCLE-DSM
4h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:46 pmDSM-CLE
4h 01m1 stop
$301United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
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7:10 pm - 1:33 pmCLE-DSM
19h 23m2 stops
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10:31 am - 11:55 amDSM-CLE
24h 24m2 stops
Mon, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 11
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 10:10 pmCLE-DSM
6h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 pmDSM-CLE
5h 05m2 stops
$342Southwest
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Fri, May 30 - Mon, Jun 2
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7:10 pm - 1:33 pmCLE-DSM
19h 23m2 stops
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10:31 am - 7:18 pmDSM-CLE
31h 47m3 stops
Mon, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 11
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 11:20 amCLE-DSM
5h 50m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 6:15 pmDSM-CLE
10h 10m2 stops
$398Southwest
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cleveland to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cleveland to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cleveland, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$144
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Cleveland to Des Moines

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cleveland to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines was $144 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cleveland to Des Moines, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $376 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

Top 4 airlines serving from Cleveland to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cleveland 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.6Crew
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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