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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Des Moines takes 1h 58m, covering 629 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Des Moines range from $386 to $539, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $450 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $467 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Des Moines flights, with 25% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dallas to Des Moines route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Dallas to Des Moines may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

One-stop flights from Dallas to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Dallas to Des Moines. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $572, a difference of $155.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas and Des Moines.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 4h 59m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 10m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Des Moines flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.