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$75 Find cheap flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines departing on 8/15. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Dallas to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dallas 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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5:50 am - 2:25 pmDFW-DSM
8h 35m1 stop
9:33 pm - 8:09 amDSM-DFW
10h 36m1 stop
$124Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
10:44 pm - 8:19 amDFW-DSM
9h 35m1 stop
9:19 am - 6:26 pmDSM-DFW
9h 07m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 26
5:18 am - 8:38 pmDFW-DSM
15h 20m2 stops
4:23 pm - 12:31 amDSM-DFW
8h 08m1 stop
$272
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
5:18 am - 8:38 pmDFW-DSM
15h 20m2 stops
4:23 pm - 4:41 pmDSM-DFW
24h 18m2 stops
$275
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Fri, May 10 - Mon, May 13
9:09 pm - 11:02 pmDFW-DSM
1h 53mnonstop
7:31 pm - 9:34 pmDSM-DFW
2h 03mnonstop
$293American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
8:35 am - 10:50 amDFW-DSM
2h 15mnonstop
6:00 am - 11:37 amDSM-DFW
5h 37m1 stop
$302American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 11:05 amDAL-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
5:56 am - 1:47 pmDSM-DAL
7h 51m1 stop
$312Delta
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 26
11:22 am - 9:26 pmDFW-DSM
10h 04m2 stops
6:14 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-DFW
5h 45m1 stop
$317Delta
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
6:00 am - 11:37 pmDFW-DSM
17h 37m1 stop
6:05 am - 1:28 pmDSM-DFW
7h 23m1 stop
$436United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 28
5:30 pm - 10:15 pmDFW-DSM
4h 45m1 stop
2:56 pm - 9:30 pmDSM-DFW
6h 34m1 stop
$441United Airlines
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Fri, May 10 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Dallas to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Dallas to Des Moines flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Dallas to Des Moines.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Dallas to Des Moines cost $206 and was between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Des Moines. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $275.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dallas to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Dallas 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 Monday. On your return trip to Dallas, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $329 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of tickets is $569 and $493 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dallas 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 ($75) and United Airlines ($279). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Frontier ($124) and American Airlines ($293).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dallas and Des Moines?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dallas to Des Moines.
There is just one airline that flies from Dallas to Des Moines direct and that is American Airlines. The best one-way deal found from American Airlines for the route is $240.

How many flights are there between Dallas and Des Moines per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Dallas and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 1h 53m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dallas and Des Moines?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dallas to Des Moines take?

Flying between Des Moines and Dallas will take minimum 1h 51m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$75
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Dallas to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dallas 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
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Dallas to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas to Des Moines was $75 for a one-way ticket and $124 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dallas to Des Moines?

    Dallas has 2 major airports: Dallas Love Field and Dallas/Fort Worth. Des Moines is the only airport in Des Moines. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dallas to Des Moines?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to Des Moines, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dallas to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Nonstop returns

Des Moines to Dallas

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Finnair, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/15Thu
1 stopFrontier
9h 51mDFW-DSM
$75
5/15Wed
1 stopFrontier
5h 20mDFW-DSM
$79
5/29Wed
1 stopFrontier
7h 15mDFW-DSM
$94
5/29Wed
3 stops
21h 38mDFW-DSM
$99
5/15Wed
3 stops
25h 16mDFW-DSM
$100
5/27Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
6h 20mDFW-DSM
$279
5/27Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 32mDFW-DSM
$285
5/27Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 53mDFW-DSM
$290
6/9Sun
2 stopsDelta
10h 36mDFW-DSM
$304
5/15Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 15mDFW-DSM
$347

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Last minute flights from Dallas 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 Dallas to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
17h 18mDFW-DSM
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
16h 47mDSM-DFW
$231
5/9Thu
multi-stopFrontier
25h 58mDFW-DSM
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
16h 47mDSM-DFW
$235
5/10Fri
multi-stop
15h 20mDFW-DSM
5/13Mon
multi-stop
8h 08mDSM-DFW
$272
5/10Fri
multi-stop
15h 20mDFW-DSM
5/13Mon
multi-stop
24h 18mDSM-DFW
$275
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 45mDFW-DSM
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 34mDSM-DFW
$441
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 15mDFW-DSM
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 57mDSM-DFW
$451
5/9Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 53mDFW-DSM
5/12Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 05mDSM-DFW
$601
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 28mDFW-DSM
5/12Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 05mDSM-DFW
$610
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 05mDAL-DSM
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 28mDSM-DAL
$662
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 05mDAL-DSM
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 39mDSM-DAL
$682

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Flights to Des Moines

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Des Moines (DSM)United States

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