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$78 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 2/26. 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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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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$209
Overall average: $451
Frontier
Fri 2/27Mon 3/2
DFW - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$353
Typical prices: $396-$504
American Airlines
Wed 2/25Wed 3/4
DFW - DSM • Non-stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $209 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dallas to Des Moines

Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 7:04 pm
DFW
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DSM
12h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 12:12 am
DSM
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DFW
4h 55m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Sat, Feb 14 - Mon, Feb 16
Frontier Logo
9:55 pm - 6:32 pm
DFW
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DSM
20h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 9:45 am
DSM
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DFW
14h 28m
1 stop
$218Frontier
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
Frontier Logo
5:45 am - 7:16 pm
DFW
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DSM
13h 31m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 11:27 am
DSM
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DFW
15h 06m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
2:05 pm - 7:04 pm
DFW
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DSM
4h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 12:12 am
DSM
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DFW
4h 55m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:00 am - 7:04 pm
DFW
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DSM
12h 04m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 9:54 pm
DSM
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DFW
25h 25m
2 stops
$251Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 7:04 pm
DFW
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DSM
8h 39m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:29 pm - 9:54 pm
DSM
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DFW
25h 25m
2 stops
$253Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 11
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 11:35 am
DAL
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DSM
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 10:35 pm
DSM
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DAL
10h 20m
1 stop
$314Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 9:10 pm
DAL
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DSM
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:50 pm
DSM
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DAL
9h 20m
1 stop
$325Southwest
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 1:40 pm
DAL
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DSM
6h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 1:30 pm
DSM
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DAL
6h 45m
1 stop
$329Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 9:10 pm
DAL
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DSM
8h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 8:50 pm
DSM
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DAL
9h 20m
1 stop
$331Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dallas to Des Moines flights

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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Dallas to Des Moines costs $363 on the route between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and Des Moines (DSM). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dallas to Des Moines, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 June, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $485 and $473 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dallas to Des Moines, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$78
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 $78 for a one-way ticket and $209 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?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Dallas to Des Moines?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dallas to Des Moines.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dallas to Des Moines Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dallas to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Des Moines to Dallas

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Dallas to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dallas 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 Dallas 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

A little bit more leg room in premium economy. I am 6’4”.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

We never made it due to delays on both ends. Gate attendant said it was mechanical but the system said otherwise, so no compensation. That’s not right.

The pilot greased the landing and the crew was fantastic.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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