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Cheapest round-trip
$238
Typical prices: $419-$567
Frontier
Wed 9/23Mon 9/28
DFW - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$403
Typical prices: $425-$567
American Airlines
Wed 9/23Sat 9/26
DFW - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $238 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $276 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dallas to Des Moines (DFW-DSM)

 
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

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:48 pm - 10:44 am
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19h 56m
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8:30 pm - 7:24 pm
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22h 54m
1 stop
$238Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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10:55 pm - 1:18 pm
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14h 23m
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2:31 pm - 10:06 am
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19h 35m
1 stop
$249Frontier
Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:40 am - 7:33 pm
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8h 53m
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11:29 am - 7:24 pm
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7h 55m
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$250Frontier
Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:42 am - 2:37 pm
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26h 55m
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2:51 pm - 10:06 am
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DFW
19h 15m
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$258Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:00 am - 7:33 pm
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12h 33m
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9:31 pm - 1:41 pm
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DFW
16h 10m
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$261Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
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6:00 am - 10:50 pm
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16h 50m
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2:49 pm - 6:14 pm
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DFW
27h 25m
1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 29
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7:00 am - 12:34 pm
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5h 34m
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5:22 pm - 11:59 pm
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6h 37m
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$342United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:45 am - 10:52 am
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5h 07m
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6:24 am - 1:09 pm
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6h 45m
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$347United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26
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7:10 am - 9:17 am
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2h 07mnonstop
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6:41 am - 8:48 am
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2h 07mnonstop
$403American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
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5:03 pm - 7:00 pm
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1h 57mnonstop
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9:49 am - 12:00 pm
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2h 11mnonstop
$403American Airlines
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Des Moines from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually cost between $393 and $487 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Sep 23-Sep 28).

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/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Dallas to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $380 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $525 and $505 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $420 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport 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/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking Dallas to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines was $114 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Dallas you will be using Dallas/Fort Worth. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dallas to Des Moines?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dallas to Des Moines flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dallas to Des Moines flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dallas to Des Moines?

    There are nonstop flights from Dallas to Des Moines on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dallas to Des Moines, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dallas to Des Moines are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $387 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $388 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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. Booking your flights between Dallas 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 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Des Moines

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $137 or less one-way and $420 or less round-trip.

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

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Dallas/Fort Worth to Des Moines

Monday

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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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Direct returns

Des Moines to Dallas/Fort Worth

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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Reviews of the top 4 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 4230 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

2.0 MediocreMarcela, Jun 2026
DAL - COS
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Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Love Southwest! Always a good trip with a happy crew who goes out of their way to be kind and fun.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Flight cancelled instead of leaving Friday am now, maybe, leaving Sunday

one of the flight attendants on the Dallas to frankfurt leg was somewhat rude..

Friendliest Flight Attendant I’ve seen since I flew on Southwest Airlines. The whole trip was outstanding…and arrived Early!

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

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

When I got our tickets, my husband and I were easily able to get seats together (including a window seat). When we checked in at the airport all the seats were reset and we had to pick new ones, so we couldn’t sit together because there were only middle seats! Ugh that’s the worst. We were back so far we had to check our carry ons which was annoying because I bring an expensive camera that I don’t/cant check so I had to reorganize my items. Once we were seated on the plane we had to wait an hour to take off and they said there was some weather/air traffic in Denver but it was unclear. The lady I sat next to complained that our seats didn’t go back and we both got free complimentary snack boxes which were quite good. I wasn’t going to say anything about the seats, they were the typical uncomfortable kind. It would have been fine if the 2 hr flight hadn’t turned into 3 hrs. Not the best flight but also not the worst.

Food wasn’t very good, old business seating configuration on an old A340

Crew is way too many times on the intercom re explaining the same thing

The flight I booked was conveniently timed, had one brief stop and was going to be quick. The flight I ended up getting was delayed, took longer, had a far longer layover and arrived hours later than planned. Thanks for nothing.

Bad experience going to DFW with an IT outage then bad on the way back with a nearly 5 hour delay that’s started as maintenance then caused us to wait further due to weather - which would not have happened if we had left on time.

Horrible experience flying with American. Flight was delayed due to inbound flight delay. Fine, it happens. Then, we were delayed an additional almost 30 minutes due to the paperwork for departure having a "clerical error." Then, upon landing at the destination airport we were stuck on the plane for an HOUR after we landed and pulled up to the gate because apparently there was another plane. An hour waiting for the gate 12:30 AM when the flight has already been delayed due to operational error feels like a complete failure of the ability to do the one thing they need to do apart from actually have the plane takeoff and land. Very disappointing.

It was a 3 hour flight from Dallas to Missoula. The aircraft did not have power plugs, internet or in-flight entertainment. When boarding, one flight attendant was "somewhere in the airport" so delayed the boarding process (not coming from another flight) although we did take off on time and landed early. In flight there was little to no service - we got the standard beverage but no real connection with the crew which feels unusual for a 3 hour flight. A passenger needed help stowing her bag and got no assistance, and actually some passive aggressive comments from the flight attendants about "she needs to remove the extender" and "she'll have to find a place for it". I have seen others be helpful and put a bag in the closet, or support assistance as the boarding door was already closed. Just not a great experience considering the cost of my round trip ticket {$1000}.

Horrible. No AC. No Air inside the plane. We had to deplane twice! It is late almost 5 hrs in total. I almost passed out and about to call 911. I asked the crew to be honest and open the door. The lady next to me was lay down in the floor due to heat and no air inside the plane. I got headaches, can’t wait the replacement flight about midnight Dallas time. I end it up rebook for next day flight and stay overnight using my own pocket in a hotel nearby due to headaches and can’t breath. I still have a headache this morning. Still not decided yes how to file this issue to AA and/or FAA.

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

The flight was delayed almost three hours. I understand delays happen from time to time, but this flight was delayed no less than 10 times. I wish the amount of time of the delay was more accurate, versus delaying in 10 or 20 minute increments many, many times.

boarding announcements werent clear/loud. Tired of those cookies. Of the 3 staff/attendants, 1 was good and the other 2 were mediocre.

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

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

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

Would be great if Frontier can Assign Seats together under one PNR

Boarding was organized and flight was on time. Overall very satisfied with my flight.

The boarding gate was in Terminal D, but the Frontier counter was in Terminal E. So I had to move back and forth between terminals to check in my luggage. This was the worst experience that I had in terms of flights.

My departure gate was E10 but no kiosk at E10 for check in & no one to ask. A United attendant helped direct us to E38 for check in. The kiosks at E38 were all malfunctioning. A counter agent had to check us in. We then had to walk back to E10 for boarding. E10 to E38 at DfW is not an easy trek. No where in all the info they sent us indicated there were issues to over come. They can cut only so many corners. Luckily we arrived plenty early to deal with Frontier’s inefficiency.

Horrible, first and last time that we use frontier. Kept us in Las Vegas for 8 hours. We boarded original flight at 2 pm right as we were getting ready to leave we were told that plane had issues. Stayed in gate and then after a couple of hours we were told that we were being assigned a new plane and were moved to a different gate. Then after 3 hours they said that the plane had issues and after a while of just being delayed it was cancelled. Thankfully there is southwest that came to rescue. We purchased ticket and left Vegas at 10 pm

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