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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $378-$412
Southwest
Sun 10/21Sun 10/28
DAL - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $189-$254
Southwest
Sat 10/20
DAL - DSM • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 6% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Love Field to Des Moines (DAL-DSM)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Love Field to Des Moines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:30 am - 2:20 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 50m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:35 pm - 10:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
4h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
$317Southwest
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
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10:30 am - 5:50 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
7h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:35 am - 12:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
6h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
$317Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:00 am - 1:45 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$317Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:15 am - 5:45 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:00 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$317Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:05 am - 7:30 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
9h 25m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$322Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1
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1:05 pm - 9:05 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
8h 00m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Denver Intl
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2:00 pm - 10:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$322Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
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6:20 am - 2:20 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
8h 00m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Denver Intl
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12:10 pm - 8:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
8h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$322Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:30 am - 1:45 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
7h 15m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Denver Intl
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$322Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:40 am - 7:30 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
9h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
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2:40 pm - 10:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
7h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$322Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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2:57 pm - 10:37 pmDAL  Dallas Love Field-DSM Des Moines
7h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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4:11 pm - 9:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-DAL Dallas Love Field
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$323Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines start at $317. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $378 to $412. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $317 on Southwest.

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Key details for Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$159
Flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Love Field to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Love Field 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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Your Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

    Flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Dallas Love Field (DAL) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

    On the Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 25%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $387 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $516: a $129 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Des Moines?

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $709. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines looking right now?

    One-way fares from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Des Moines Airport (DSM)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flight?

    Round-trip flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines range from $378 to $412, with an average of $393 over the past 12 months. Anything below $378 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $387 - about $129 less than Saturday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dallas Love Field Airport to Des Moines trip for February. Fares historically average $370 round-trip in that month - typically $146 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Des Moines Airport.
    - Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
    - Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center By IHG
    - Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from Love Field to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Des Moines (DSM)