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Find cheap flights from Cleveland to Des Moines from $85

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 5/21. 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.
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8:48 pm - 2:25 pmCLE-DSM
18h 37m1 stop
9:34 pm - 12:06 amDSM-CLE
25h 32m1 stop
$164Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Fri, May 17
12:10 pm - 8:34 pmCLE-DSM
9h 24m1 stop
9:21 pm - 11:05 amDSM-CLE
12h 44m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Fri, May 31 - Sat, Jun 8
9:00 pm - 8:34 pmCLE-DSM
24h 34m1 stop
2:29 pm - 7:21 pmDSM-CLE
27h 52m1 stop
$197Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Thu, Jun 6
5:20 am - 10:50 amCLE-DSM
6h 30m1 stop
5:00 am - 12:07 pmDSM-CLE
6h 07m1 stop
$306American Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Wed, May 22
4:40 pm - 8:53 pmCLE-DSM
5h 13m1 stop
6:30 am - 1:21 pmDSM-CLE
5h 51m1 stop
$310Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
8:26 pm - 8:21 pmCLE-DSM
24h 55m1 stop
2:24 pm - 7:51 pmDSM-CLE
28h 27m1 stop
$342Frontier
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
5:27 am - 12:22 pmCLE-DSM
7h 55m1 stop
6:04 am - 10:33 amDSM-CLE
3h 29m1 stop
$344American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27
7:00 am - 9:32 amCLE-DSM
3h 32m1 stop
5:40 pm - 11:45 pmDSM-CLE
5h 05m1 stop
$416Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Wed, May 15
6:00 pm - 10:15 pmCLE-DSM
29h 15m1 stop
6:41 pm - 11:40 pmDSM-CLE
3h 59m1 stop
$558United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
11:15 am - 2:19 pmCLE-DSM
4h 04m1 stop
6:50 pm - 9:40 amDSM-CLE
13h 50m2 stops
$651United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 1

Flights from Cleveland to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Cleveland, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines is April, where tickets cost $311 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of tickets is $584 and $475 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cleveland to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cleveland to Des Moines?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($85) and American Airlines ($127). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($164) and American Airlines ($306).

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 46% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Cleveland to Des Moines

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 $85 for a one-way ticket and $164 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam 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, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cleveland to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $404 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $426 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top 3 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cleveland 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10874 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
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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.

6.0 GoodJames, Apr 2024TPA - RDU
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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.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

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

Boarding was unorganized. They expected passengers to ask people to move their assigned seat they paid for in order to sit together. The seats even in comfort are smaller than other airlines and the flight attendants appeared not to be well prepared

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

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

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cleveland to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/21Tue
1 stopFrontier
19h 15mCLE-DSM
$85
6/25Tue
1 stopFrontier
8h 39mCLE-DSM
$100
6/26Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 22mCLE-DSM
$127
6/24Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 22mCLE-DSM
$147
6/26Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 49mCLE-DSM
$233
7/23Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
13h 14mCLE-DSM
$282
6/25Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 49mCLE-DSM
$283
5/21Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 38mCLE-DSM
$316
7/23Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 59mCLE-DSM
$453
6/25Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 55mCLE-DSM
$896

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Last minute flights from Cleveland 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 Cleveland to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 28mCLE-DSM
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 34mDSM-CLE
$457
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 14mCLE-DSM
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 47mDSM-CLE
$462
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 14mCLE-DSM
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 15mDSM-CLE
$467
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 00mCLE-DSM
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 17mDSM-CLE
$486
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 12mCLE-DSM
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 22mDSM-CLE
$491
5/2Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 26mCLE-DSM
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 22mDSM-CLE
$498

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Cleveland - Des Moines Flights

Departure:

Cleveland (CLE)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Des Moines - Cleveland

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